OMISSION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

omission

noun

ō-ˈmi-shən

Definition of omission

as in deletion

something left out 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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Recent Examples of omission The Club, a 43-story tower classified as a multi-family residential condo, does not have a Certificate of Use to run as a condo-hotel, an omission first revealed by the Miami Herald. — Linda Robertson updated October 22, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 In the end, these conversations, and his own meditations on identity and family, as well as his noted narrative omissions and motives in telling the story, become the main thrust of the podcast. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Responses may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information and should not be relied upon as authoritative. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments primarily discuss the omission of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, from the article, highlighting its recent FDA approval and effectiveness for those over 50. — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omission

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deletion

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According to OpenAI, the deletion cannot be undone, and its support team cannot recover the content.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
For broader deletion, Muse offers additional controls, including a feature called Reset Muse.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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