Omission

noun
/oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
The act of leaving out or excluding something; something that has been left out.

Example Sentences

The omission of his name from the list was intentional.

Her omission of important details caused confusion.

Synonyms

exclusion, neglect, oversight, absence, lapse
Entry 1
exclusion, neglect, oversight, absence
Entry 2
exclusion, oversight, lapse, neglect

Antonyms

inclusion, addition, presence, mention
Entry 1
inclusion, addition, presence, mention
Entry 2
inclusion, addition, presence

Collocations

glaring omission, notable omission, omission from list, serious omission, accidental omission, omission from, omission of
Entry 1
glaring omission, notable omission, omission from list
Entry 2
serious omission, accidental omission, omission from, omission of

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