Definition of "omnium" []

• A multiple race event in track cycling. Historically the omnium has had a variety of formats. Currently it consists of the following six events: flying lap, points race, elimination, individual pursuit, scratch race, and time trial. (noun)
• The aggregate value of the different stocks in which a loan to government is usually funded. (noun)

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• "Her battling performance in the omnium was a boost for Britain ahead of London 2012, although in the Olympics the event will be held over the course of the track programme rather than a single day, and incorporate a sixth 'elimination' discipline."
• "Also, the individual pursuit would be dropped for both men and women, and an event called the omnium would be added for both genders."
• "The omnium is a multi-discipline event made up of five separate races."