omission
pronunciation
How to pronounce omission in British English:
UK [əˈmɪʃn]
How to pronounce omission in American English:
US [oˈmɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- a mistake resulting from neglect
- something that has been omitted
- any process whereby sounds are left out of spoken words or phrases
- neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something
Word Origin
- omission (n.)
- late 14c., from Latin omissionem (nominative omissio) "an omitting," noun of action from past participle stem of omittere (see omit). Related: Omissible.
Example
- 1. This omission is not just a statistical oversight .
- 2. At first glance this is a curious omission on the specs sheet .
- 3. Looking back at that list , there is one obvious omission asia .
- 4. But the glaring omission from that list is the one issue canadians care most about : guaranteeing speedy access to public health care .
- 5. This omission is not just a statistical oversight . It provides a clue to the government 's deep ambivalence as it considers how to respond to worries at home and abroad .