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 In both cases, the media played a critical role in shaping public opinion by framing, by omission, by repetition of official talking points, and by an overall failure to include dissenting voices or the perspectives of those most impacted. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Gen One Echo anchored to the human identity because her instruction set allowed it, silently, by omission. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Thousands of absentee voters in three Southeast Michigan communities will soon receive replacement ballots in the mail after the omission of local library board candidates was noticed. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 That might have been an amusing legal omission when the question was theoretical. — Jonathan Flora Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omission

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deletion

Noun

In August, a former governor was arrested for ordering the deletion of security camera footage in Iguala on the night of the disappearances.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
If deletion cannot be evidenced, elasticity has created permanent data debt.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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