Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
error of omission
noun
/ˈɛrər əv əˈmɪʃən/
Definition
A mistake made by failing to include something that should have been included.
Examples
- In the report, the author made an error of omission by not mentioning the critical data from the last quarter.
- During the audit, the accountant pointed out several errors of omission that affected the financial statements.
Meaning
An error of omission occurs when an important piece of information, action, or detail is left out, leading to incomplete or inaccurate outcomes.
Synonyms
- overlook
- neglect
- miss
- failure to include
