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canceled

The correct spelling is canceled.

How to pronounce canceled

verb

Say it like: Can-sel-ed

The correct spelling is canceled. To cross out something with lines etc. For example: "He cancelled his order on their website."

Usage Examples

He cancelled his order on their website.

This machine cancels the letters that have a valid zip code.

The corrective feedback mechanism cancels out the noise.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cross out something with lines etc.
  2. 2.To invalidate or annul something.
  3. 3.To mark something (such as a used postage stamp) so that it can't be reused.
  4. 4.To offset or equalize something.
  5. 5.To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.

adjective

  1. 1.No longer planned or scheduled.
  2. 2.(of a mail item) Marked over the stamp, to show that the stamp has been used.

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