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Definition of missing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
absencenot present or not included when expected
- One page is missing from the book.
2.
unaccountednot known to be alive or dead
- The soldier has been missing for weeks.
Expressions with missing
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disappear without explanation or become lost
The keys went missing after the party.
piece of information needed for understanding
The detective found the missing link in the case.
unexpectedly absent from a required situation
The team leader was missing in action during the meeting.
fail to grasp the essential part
She is missing the point of the argument.
anxiety about missing social events or opportunities
She felt a fear of missing out when she saw the party photos.
become unexpectedly lost or discovered to be missing
The keys turned up missing after the party.
continuing smoothly without hesitation or pause
She answered all the questions without missing a beat.
details that are lacking or omitted
The form could not be processed because of missing information.
lacking a necessary component
The missing ingredient in the recipe was salt.
part that is not present
The puzzle is incomplete due to a missing piece.
person whose location is unknown and being searched for
The police are searching for the missing person.
have one's name officially announced as missing
After the battle, several soldiers were posted as missing.
not present and whereabouts unknown
The hiker was posted missing for several days.
person in a group known for harmful behavior
The missing stair in the office was finally reported.
officially declared not found after a formal notification
The hikers were report missing after the storm.
not found and believed to be dead
Several soldiers are missing presumed dead after the battle.
market failure where demand exists but no supply
The missing market for renewable energy solutions needs urgent attention from policymakers.
tone perceived from absent fundamental frequency
The missing fundamental creates the illusion of a low pitch.
Origin of missing
Old English, missan (fail to hit)
Terms with missing included in their meaning
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consistent
occurs weekly without missing a week
complete
having no part missing or lacking
missing object
not able to be found or missing
frequency
happening each day without missing any day
missing
go away or become lost without explanation
whole
having all parts, not missing anything
deficiency
missing or not having enough of something
time
happening once every month without missing any month
complete
completely or totally without anything missing
dependence
feel unable to manage if missing someone or something important
missing
having been removed or obliterated completely
no exceptions
happens on all occasions without missing any
dentistry
artificial teeth used to replace missing natural teeth
provide something needed
provide something that is wanted or missing
completion
add missing information to complete a task or story
communication
provide missing information or details
supply
to provide something that's missing
prosthetic
artificial eyeball replacing a missing eye
container amount
filled to about 50 percent, with focus on what is missing
missing home
feeling sad and wanting to be back home
missing essentials
lacking something necessary
refusing offer
missing out on something good by refusing or ignoring
payment
penalty for missing a payment deadline
money or amount
provide what is missing to reach a needed total
Examples of missing in a sentence
The chandelier was missing after the storm. Several people were reported missing after the storm. The missing hikers were found safe.
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- French:manquant, disparu, ...
- German:fehlend, vermisst, ...
- Italian:mancante, disperso, ...
- Spanish:faltante, desaparecido, ...
- Portuguese:em falta, ...
- Chinese:缺失的, 失踪的, ...
- Japanese:欠落した, 行方不明, ...
- Arabic:مَفْقود, مُتَغَيِّب, ...
- Hebrew:חָסֵר, נֶעְדָּר, ...
- Russian:отсутствующий, неизвестный, ...
- Ukrainian:відсутній, пропалий безвісти, ...
- Hindi:गायब, ...
Definition of miss - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
failuretr./intr. fail to hit a target or goaltr./intr.
- He missed the target by a few inches.
2.
absencefail to attend an event or activity
- She missed the meeting due to traffic.
3.
overlooktr. fail to notice or perceive somethingtr.
- I missed the error in the report.
4.
latenesstr. arrive too late for transportationtr.
- We missed the last train home.
5.
longingtr. feel sad about someone's absencetr.
- I really miss my old friends.
6.
excludetr. omit or leave outtr.
- The list missed several important items..
7.
opportunitytr. fail to take advantage of an opportunitytr.
- She missed a chance to travel abroad.
8.
misunderstandfail to understand or appreciate something
- He missed the point of the joke.
9.
avoidanceavoid or escape something undesirable
- He missed the accident by seconds.
Noun
1.
achievementfailure to hit or achieve something
- The shot was a miss.
2.
gamesDated UK extra hand in the game of three-card looDated UK
- He decided to play the miss.
Expressions with miss
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fail to experience or participate in something
He missed out on the concert because he was sick..
attempt that almost succeeds but fails
Her near miss at winning the race was disappointing.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
fail to reach a connecting flight or train
She missed her connection due to the delayed flight.
not experience or take part in something
She missed out on the concert because she was sick.
fail to keep the rhythm in music
The drummer missed the beat during the performance.
be too late to catch a scheduled bus
She ran to the stop but still missed the bus..
fail to catch a connecting transportation
We missed the connection and had to wait for the next train.
not understand the humor in a joke
She missed the joke and didn't laugh with the others.
fail to hit the target
The arrow missed the mark completely.
fail to understand the main idea or purpose
You miss the whole point if you focus only on details.
something is very easy to see or find
The museum is so big, you can't miss it.
be aware of every detail or event happening
She watched the movie closely to do not miss a thing.
decide not to do something or attend an event
I think I'll give the party a miss.
fail to maintain a regular rhythm
The drummer didn't miss a beat during the performance.
be very inaccurate or wrong
Her guess about the price missed by a mile.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
He missed the boat on investing in that company.
fail to understand the main idea or purpose
He missed the point of the lecture entirely.
focus on small details and miss the big picture
She missed the forest for the trees in her report.
be unaware of the current state of affairs
I guess I missed the memo about the meeting change.
attempt that fails to achieve the desired result
His proposal was a swing and a miss.
avoid something intentionally
She decided to give the meeting a miss.
skip a beat of the heart
The doctor said my heart missed a heartbeat.
fail to notice an advantageous opportunity
She never misses a trick when it comes to business.
Origin of miss
Latin, mittere (to send)
Examples of miss in a sentence
The player missed the shot at the last second. I cannot miss another training session. They missed the parade because their train was late. He missed the sign for the exit. She missed the subtle hints in his speech. She missed the bus by just a few seconds.
They missed their flight due to heavy traffic. She began to miss her family after moving abroad. He would miss his dog whenever he traveled. She missed the deadline for the application. The report missed out on key data. He missed the opportunity to invest early. Don't miss the deadline for the application. You may miss the warning signs. She missed what his silence meant. We missed the worst of the storm. Her vaccination helped her miss the outbreak. The attempt was a complete miss. His throw resulted in a miss. He was dealt a miss in the game. The miss changed the outcome of the round.
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- French:rater, manque, ...
- German:verfehlen, Fehlschuss, ...
- Italian:mancare, errore, ...
- Spanish:fallar, fallo, ...
- Portuguese:falhar, erro, ...
- Chinese:未击中, 失误, ...
- Japanese:外す, 失敗, ...
- Arabic:أَخْطَأَ, إخفاق, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחְטִיא, הַחְטָאָה, ...
- Russian:промахнуться, промах, ...
- Ukrainian:не влучити, промах, ...
- Hindi:चूकना, चूक, ...
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