omission
Something that has been left out or excluded
Examples
In a meeting
“The omission of pricing details made the proposal incomplete.”
Over coffee
“Forgetting to invite Sarah was a major omission on my part.”
Why this word
exclusion
omission implies something left out (possibly by accident), while exclusion suggests deliberate rejection
gap
omission specifically refers to something that should have been included but wasn't, while gap is just any empty space
oversight
omission is the neutral fact of leaving something out, while oversight implies it was an unintentional mistake
Usage tip
Use to point out what's missing without being accusatory; often more diplomatic than saying someone 'forgot'
Etymology
Latin 'omissio' from 'omittere' (to let go, disregard)
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