omission Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a mistake resulting from neglect
    skip.
  2. noun something that has been omitted
    • she searched the table for omissions
  3. noun any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
    deletion.
  4. noun neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something

WordNet

O*mis"sion noun
Etymology
L. omissio: cf. F. omission. See Omit.
Definitions
  1. The act of omitting; neglect or failure to do something required by propriety or duty.
    The most natural division of all offenses is into those of omission and those of commission. Addison.
  2. That which is omitted or is left undone.

Webster 1913