cancel out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To neutralize the effect of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We can cancel the aberration out by adding another filter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of two or more things: to neutralize each other's effect.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cancel out” mean?
To neutralize the effect of.
Is “cancel out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.