omission (n.)

  1. a mistake resulting from neglect

    [ Syn: skip ]

  2. something that has been omitted; she searched the table for omissions'

  3. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases

    [ Syn: deletion ]

  4. neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something

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