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/kænsəl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does cancel mean?

verb, noun

To officially end or stop something, such as a contract or a meeting. To mark or remove something, such as a check or a mark.

Example

"The manager decided to cancel the project due to lack of funding."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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