How Do You Spell PRECANCELLING?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪkˈansəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "precancelling" is with a double "l" - "pre-cancelling". This is because the second syllable of the word is stressed, and therefore needs a double consonant to indicate that. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be represented as /priːˈkænsəlɪŋ/. It is important to use correct spelling and pronunciation to ensure clear communication and understanding. Incorrect spelling can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of meaning.

PRECANCELLING Meaning and Definition

1. Precancelling refers to the act of canceling or voiding something in advance, before it actually takes place or becomes effective. It is a term commonly used in the context of postal services and postage stamps. Precancelling involves the application of a mark or stamp onto a postage item, typically a stamp, before it is used to indicate that the postage payment has already been accounted for, even though the item has not yet been sent or delivered.

   The purpose of precancelling stamps is to streamline and expedite the mailing process. By precancelling stamps, postal authorities can bypass the need for individual stamp cancellation, which would typically occur manually at the time of mailing. Instead, precancelling allows postal workers to quickly process already paid items, saving time and effort.

   Precancelled stamps often bear a special mark, usually a printed or hand-stamped cancellation design, to indicate that they have been precancelled. These marks can take various forms, such as straight lines, grids, or other patterns. Precancelling enables postal authorities to identify and separate items that are ready to be sent without further processing.

   While precancelling stamps is primarily done by postal authorities, collectors may also seek precancelled stamps as a specific philatelic interest. Precancelled stamps can provide a glimpse into the operational aspects of postal services and can be valuable additions to stamp collections.

Etymology of PRECANCELLING

The word "precancelling" is derived from the combination of the prefix "pre-" meaning before, and the verb "cancel". The term "precancelling" refers to the act or process of canceling something in advance or prior to its intended use or execution.

Conjugate verb Precancelling

CONDITIONAL

I would precancelling

you would precancelling

he/she/it would precancelling

we would precancelling

they would precancelling

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be precancelling

you would be precancelling

he/she/it would be precancelling

we would be precancelling

they would be precancelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have precancelling

you would have precancelling

he/she/it would have precancelling

we would have precancelling

they would have precancelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been precancelling

you would have been precancelling

he/she/it would have been precancelling

we would have been precancelling

they would have been precancelling

FUTURE

I will precancel

you will precancel

he/she/it will precancel

we will precancel

they will precancel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be precancelling

you will be precancelling

he/she/it will be precancelling

we will be precancelling

they will be precancelling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have precancelled

you will have precancelled

he/she/it will have precancelled

we will have precancelled

they will have precancelled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been precancelling

you will have been precancelling

he/she/it will have been precancelling

we will have been precancelling

they will have been precancelling

IMPERATIVE

you precancel

we let´s precancel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to precancel

PAST

I precancelled

you precancelled

he/she/it precancelled

we precancelled

they precancelled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was precancelling

you were precancelling

he/she/it was precancelling

we were precancelling

they were precancelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

precancelled

PAST PERFECT

I had precancelled

you had precancelled

he/she/it had precancelled

we had precancelled

they had precancelled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been precancelling

you had been precancelling

he/she/it had been precancelling

we had been precancelling

they had been precancelling

PRESENT

I precancel

you precancel

he/she/it precancels

we precancel

they precancel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am precancelling

you are precancelling

he/she/it is precancelling

we are precancelling

they are precancelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

precancelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have precancelled

you have precancelled

he/she/it has precancelled

we have precancelled

they have precancelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been precancelling

you have been precancelling

he/she/it has been precancelling

we have been precancelling

they have been precancelling