Meaning & Definition of word "Exclude"

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.