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Meaning of Omit
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "omit" means to leave out or exclude something, especially as a deliberate decision.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "omit" as to leave out or not include something, either intentionally or unintentionally.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "omit" means to not include something, either because it is not necessary or because you have decided not to include it.
Example Uses
- The editor had to omit several paragraphs from the article to meet the word limit.
- She omitted to mention her previous work experience in her resume.
- The company will omit the defective products from the shipment.
- The teacher asked the students to omit the last question on the test.
- The writer omitted the details of the accident to avoid upsetting the readers.