omission

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas auszulassen oder nicht einzubeziehen, was zu einem Fehler oder Nachlässigkeit führen kann.

A noun referring to the act of leaving something out or failing to include it, which can result in a mistake or neglect.

1. Mistake from neglectB2formal

   An error that occurs because something was left out or not done.

   Unterlassung

   • The report contained several omissions that led to confusion.
   • His omission of key details was considered a serious mistake.
   • The omission of her name from the list was an oversight.

   Synonymefailuregaplapseneglectoversight

2. Something left outB2formal

   A thing that has been excluded or not included.

   Auslassung

   • The omission of the chapter from the book was criticized by readers.
   • There was a notable omission in the contract.
   • The editor corrected the omission in the next edition.

   Synonymeblankcutexceptionexclusiongaplacunaoversight

   Antonymeadditioninclusioninsertion

3. Linguistic omissionC1formal

   The process of leaving out sounds or words in speech.

   Auslassung

   • In rapid speech, omission of syllables is common.
   • The omission of the final consonant is typical in some dialects.
   • Linguists study the omission of sounds in casual conversation.

   Synonymeelision

4. Neglect of dutyB2formal

   The act of failing to do something that should have been done.

   Unterlassung

   • His omission to report the incident was a breach of protocol.
   • The omission of safety checks led to the accident.
   • She was criticized for her omission to act on the warning.

   Synonymedefaultderelictionfailurelapseneglectnegligenceoversightremissness

   Antonymedischargefulfillmentobservanceperformance