Omitting Meaning in English
word · lemma: omit
oʊˈmɪtɪŋ
oh-MIT-ing
əʊmˈɪtɪŋ
oh-MIT-ing
Definition
Not including or leaving something out, either intentionally or by accident.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'leaving out.' Often used when discussing writing, speech, or filling forms: 'omitting details.' Can be deliberate or accidental; 'omit' is the main verb, 'omitting' is the continuous/gerund form. Avoid confusing with 'admitting.'
Spanish: omitirPortuguese (BR): omitirPortuguese (PT): omitirChinese (Simplified): 省略Chinese (Traditional): 省略Hindi: छोड़नाArabic: تجاهلBengali: বর্জন করা - বাদ দেওয়াRussian: пропуская - опускаяJapanese: 省略すること - 抜かすことVietnamese: bỏ sót - bỏ quaKorean: 생략하기 - 빠뜨리기Turkish: atlamak - çıkarmakUrdu: چھوڑنا - نظرانداز کرناIndonesian: mengabaikan - melewatkan
Example Sentences
He is omitting important information from his report.
basic
Be careful when omitting answers on the test.
basic
She apologized for omitting my name from the list.
basic
By omitting the small details, the story was easier to follow.
natural
I noticed you were omitting certain facts during the discussion.
natural
Omitting your middle name from the form might cause problems later.
natural