omission

noun

omis·​sion ō-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce omission (audio)
ə-
Synonyms of omission
1
a
: something neglected or left undone
There are a few omissions in the list.
b
: apathy toward or neglect of duty
The police officer was reprimanded for the omission of his duty to inform the suspect of his rights.
2
: the act of omitting : the state of being omitted
Her omission from the team was surprising.

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Examples of omission in a Sentence

There are a few omissions in the list. the disk contains a selection of deleted scenes, and a couple of the omissions greatly add to the intelligibility of the movie's plot
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That's becoming an increasingly significant omission in a segment where competitors are finding ways to combine substantial passenger space with considerably better fuel economy. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 The mistakes that have been most extreme in Berkshire's history are mistakes of omission. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Professional liability, also called errors and omissions insurance, can pay legal fees and damages when a client says your service cost them money. — Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition to the missing Face ID, reviewers have mentioned the lack of a telephoto lens as a notable omission from the camera setup. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omission

Word History

Etymology

Middle English omissioun, from Anglo-French omission, from Late Latin omission-, omissio, from Latin omittere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of omission was in the 14th century

Rhymes for omission

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“Omission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omission. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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omission

noun
omis·​sion ō-ˈmish-ən How to pronounce omission (audio)
ə-
1
: something omitted
2
: the act of omitting : the state of being omitted

Legal Definition

omission

noun
omis·​sion ō-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce omission (audio)
1
: something neglected, left out, or left undone
2
: the act, fact, or state of leaving something out or failing to do something especially that is required by duty, procedure, or law
liable for a criminal act or omission
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