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Writeoff vs Cancellation - What's the difference?

writeoff | cancellation |

As nouns the difference between writeoff and cancellation

is that writeoff is while cancellation is the act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

writeoff

English

Noun

(en noun)

    • Usage notes

    * This form is about as common as "write-off" in usage as a noun.

    cancellation

    English

    (cancellation)

    Alternative forms

    * cancelation (US)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.
  • (mathematics) The operation of striking out common factors, in both the dividend and divisor.
  • (philately) A postmark that marks a postage stamp so as to prevent its reuse.
  • (legal) In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to cancel the registration of a trademark or patent.

    • Related terms

    * cancel * killer cancel