pretermission

noun

Definition of pretermissionnext
as in default

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretermission
  1. default
  2. neglect
  3. reduction
  4. negligence
  5. deduction
  6. failure
  7. oversight
  8. abbreviation
Noun
  • By default, the Artura springs to life in its all-electric mode, creating a unique and interesting symphony along the way.
    Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Whatever the reason, here's how to change the default search engine in Google Chrome.
    David Nield, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of default
Noun
  • Lewis, 57, was charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of children.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Many of the babies born in the Magdalene Laundries, died from starvation, from the cold and from neglect.
    Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of neglect
Noun
  • Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The program was credited by city officials for a 43% reduction in homicides from 2012 to 2017.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • Martinez's contract says he can be fired for cause, including incompetence, negligence, fraud and a range of other issues.
    Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While some firearms might have been lost due to negligence, thousands of firearms reported missing by law enforcement agencies were later discovered to have been improperly sold or traded, the letter said.
    E.D. Cauchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of negligence
Noun
  • Legal Implications Alvarez’s schemes reportedly involved creating false itemized deductions for expenses like medical bills and charitable donations, fabricating capital losses, and claiming ineligible tax credits such as child and tuition tax credits.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This included cutting the corporate tax rate and increasing standard deductions for individuals and couples, many of whom previously would have itemized instead of taking the standard deduction.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • According to Allard, he was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to obey traffic signal, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating without insurance.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While this event has become a source of amusement over time, the circumstances leading to the war and the reasons for its failure highlight the remarkable biology and resilience of these birds and offer insight into human-wildlife conflict.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of failure
Noun
  • With regulations constantly evolving, keeping financial records up to date is critical for compliance, especially given the recent updates from the IRS aimed at increasing oversight on high-income earners and large businesses.
    Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a Truth Social post Saturday, Trump also expressed interest in turning oversight of the Panama Canal to the United States, complaining about the fees associated with use of the canal.
    Emily Martin, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • The pages are covered with private abbreviations, mysterious drawings of circles and triangles in a range of configurations, phrases and bullet lists of words with no obvious connection: magic, virtues, initiation, rebirth, evil, success.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 30 July 2024
  • Its notifications, which follow a format established in 1924, are written in ALL CAPS and filled with cryptic abbreviations.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of abbreviation
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