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omission

/oʊˈmɪʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of leaving out or excluding something.


Pronunciation
  1. /oʊˈmɪʃən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with omission
missional , missionary , emissionary
Variants
List of all variants of omission that leads to same result
omission , omissions
Etymology
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From the Latin 'omissio' meaning 'act of leaving out'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'omission' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the failure to include relevant information in a document or statement.

  2. In psychology, an omission is the failure to perform an expected action.

  3. The term 'omission error' refers to the error of failing to include an important piece of information.


Related Concepts
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  1. commission: The act of appointing someone to carry out a task or duty.

  2. selection: The act of choosing or picking out something from a group.


Culture
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In literature, omission is used to create suspense and intrigue, as well as to convey subtext and hidden meanings. In art, it can be used to draw attention to certain elements or to create a sense of mystery.

How to Memorize "omission"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of leaving something out or excluding it from a group.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'omission' with the idea of leaving something out or excluding it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Omitting something is leaving it out' to remember the meaning of the word.


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