Difference between Omission and Commission

What is the difference between Omission and Commission?

Omission as a noun is the act of omitting. while Commission as a noun is a sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).

Omission

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of omitting. The act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do. Something deleted or left out. Something not done or neglected. The shortening of a word or phrase, using an apostrophe ( ' ) to replace the missing letters, often used to approximate the sound of speech or a specific dialect.

Commission

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function. Eg: The European Commission, The Electoral Commission, The Federal Communications Commission.A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction. Eg: Reseller commission, Finder's fee.the act of committing (e.g. a crime)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.To place an order for (often piece of art); as, commission a portrait.To put into active service; as, commission a ship.

We hope you now know whether to use Omission or Commission in your sentence.

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