omit

/oʊˈmɪt/

Group 34Difficulty 1/3

Definition

(verb)
To leave out or exclude, either intentionally or forgetfully
GRE

Example in Context

The report omitted several key findings that would have complicated the narrative the authors were seeking to advance.

Etymology

To leave something out or exclude it.

  • omittere (Latin) — to leave out

Memory Aid

🧤Sounds like “oh mitt

When you say "OH, MITT!" realizing you forgot your glove, you just OMITted it!

Visual Association

A person searching frantically through a bag, realizing they’ve OMITTED packing their essential items.

Semantic Clusters

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “omit” mean on the GRE?

omit (verb) means “To leave out or exclude, either intentionally or forgetfully”. The report omitted several key findings that would have complicated the narrative the authors were seeking to advance.

How to remember “omit” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “omit” sounds like “oh mitt”. When you say "OH, MITT!" realizing you forgot your glove, you just OMITted it!