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Uncommonrule out
The correct spelling is rule out.
How to pronounce rule out
verb
Say it like: Rul-e o-wt
The correct spelling is rule out. To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler. For example: "As John Doe had an alibi, the police were able to rule him out as a suspect."
Usage Examples
“As John Doe had an alibi, the police were able to rule him out as a suspect.”
“The constant rain ruled out any chance of a game of tennis.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler.
- 2.To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
- 3.To make something impossible.
- 4.To disallow.
- 5.To make unavailable.
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