noun

omission

uh-MIHSH-uhn

noun

The act of leaving something out, or something that has been left out.

"The report contained a glaring omission of key financial figures."

"Her omission of his name from the credits seemed deliberate."

A failure to do something one was supposed to do.

"The accident was caused by an omission rather than a deliberate act."

How to Use Omission

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething left out, or a failure to do something required.

Common pairings

a glaring omission sins of omission errors and omissions

omissions plural

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From Latin omissio, from omittere, "to let go" or "leave out."

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