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 It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026 Nick Schroeder, an analyst with the Legislative Analyst’s Office, said the Department of Finance didn’t include the raises in the budget nor give direct notice of its absence, saying the only indication of unfunded raises was the omission itself. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Part of that could be an omission because of his season-ending injury. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 These errors of commission are compounded by errors of omission. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omission

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deletion

Noun

Parents may contact support to update information, withdraw a child, request deletion of personal data, or have a profile reviewed or removed.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The death of Joyce is also the deletion of whatever was left of Buffy’s innocence.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

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