Meaning & Definition of word "Exclude"

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    Exclude

    /ɪkˈskluːd/

    verb:

    • 1. To deliberately leave out or not include something.
      • Example: The survey will exclude responses from people under the age of 18.
    • 2. To prevent someone from participating or being included.
      • Example: He felt excluded from the group because he didn't share their interests.
    • 3. To reject or dismiss as irrelevant.
      • Example: The argument was excluded from the final report as it was considered unfounded.
    • 4. To rule out or eliminate.
      • Example: The medical examination will exclude any serious health concerns.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excludere', meaning 'to shut out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exclude from consideration:

    To not take something into account when making a decision.

    exclude someone from a group:

    To not allow someone to be part of a particular group or activity.

    exclude information:

    To not include certain data or details.

    mutually exclusive:

    When two events cannot happen at the same time.

    Related Words

    inclusion:

    The act of including or being included.

    exclusion:

    The act of excluding or being excluded.

    inclusive:

    Including all items or people.

    Slang Meanings of exclude

    Meaning: Ghosting

    Example Sentence: He just ghosted his friends, completely excluding them from his life.

    Meaning: Cut off

    Example Sentence: She cut off her ex from her social circle, effectively excluding him.