deletion / cancellation
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deletion
The removal or deletion of something, for example an item from a list, from a text, or from a budget.
Die Streichung der finanziellen Förderung bedroht die Existenz des Projekts.
The deletion of the financial funding threatens the existence of the project.
cancellation
The cancellation or annulment of something planned, especially flights, trains, or events.
Aufgrund des Unwetters kam es zu zahlreichen Streichungen am Flughafen.
Because of the storm, there were numerous cancellations at the airport.
'Streichung' (deletion/cancellation) is the nominalization of the verb 'streichen' (to cross out / cancel). The ending '-ung' turns the action of 'streichen' into a feminine noun that describes the result or the process itself.
Das Verb ist „streichen“, das Nomen dazu ist „die Streichung“.
The verb is 'streichen' (to cross out / cancel); the corresponding noun is 'die Streichung' (the deletion/cancellation).
The context shows which meaning is intended. If it is about budgets, lists, or texts, it means 'Löschung' (deletion). If it is about flights, trains, or appointments, it means 'Annullierung' (cancellation).
Die Streichung seines Namens von der Liste war ein Fehler.
The deletion of his name from the list was a mistake.
In the meaning 'Löschung' (deletion), the word is often used in financial or administrative contexts. Typical phrases are 'die Streichung von Geldern' (the deletion/cutting of funds), 'die Streichung von Stellen' (the elimination of positions), or 'die Streichung von Subventionen' (the removal of subsidies).
Die geplante Streichung von Arbeitsplätzen führte zu Protesten.
The planned elimination of jobs led to protests.
In the meaning 'Annullierung' (cancellation), 'Streichung' (cancellation) usually refers to planned events. Common combinations are 'die Streichung eines Fluges' (the cancellation of a flight), 'die Streichung eines Zuges' (the cancellation of a train), or 'die Streichung eines Termins' (the cancellation of an appointment).
Ich habe gerade eine E-Mail über die Streichung meines Zahnarzttermins erhalten.
I just received an email about the cancellation of my dentist appointment.
rejection / cancellation
Both words can mean that something planned will not take place. “Absage” refers to the notification or decision that an appointment or event is cancelled, while “Streichung” emphasizes its removal from a program or timetable. If the focus is on the message, use “Absage”; if it is on the entry, use “Streichung”.
Wegen des Sturms wurde die Streichung des Konzerts im Programm vermerkt.
Because of the storm, the cancellation of the concert was noted in the program.
Wegen des Sturms kam gestern die Absage des Konzerts.
Because of the storm, the concert was cancelled yesterday.
