IN MATH: 1. v. with fractions, to rewrite by removing a factor of one; remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator.

IN ENGLISH: 1. v. to stop; to neutralize. EX. Cancel that order: I've changed my mind. EX. I can prove I paid you: I have the canceled check.

APPLICATION: See list 40 and 50 and 60 and 70.

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