omission

noun
UK: /əˈmɪʃən/
US: /oʊˈmɪʃən/

  1. The act of not including something or someone that should have been included.

    1. The omission of his name was a simple mistake.
    2. Her omission from the guest list caused considerable embarrassment, requiring an apology.

  2. Something that has been left out or not done.

    1. This report has some omissions.
    2. The report's key omission was any mention of the environmental impact, leading to criticism.

  3. Failure to fulfill a legal or moral duty.

    1. His omission caused a big problem.
    2. The doctor's omission to inform the patient about the risks was considered negligence.

Synonyms

exclusion oversight neglect failure breach default

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "omission" in English means: The act of not including something or someone that should have been included., Something that has been left out or not done., Failure to fulfill a legal or moral duty..

The phonetic transcription of "omission" is /əˈmɪʃən/ in British English and /oʊˈmɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "omission": exclusion, oversight, neglect, failure, breach, default.

Example usage of "omission": "The omission of his name was a simple mistake.". More examples on the page.