rule out (Meaning)

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rule out (v)

make impossible, especially beforehand

include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules

dismiss from consideration or a contest

rule out Sentence Examples

  1. Doctors conducted several tests to rule out the possibility of appendicitis.
  2. The police meticulously checked all potential suspects to rule out any involvement in the crime.
  3. The investigator thoroughly reviewed the evidence to rule out any inconsistencies or biases.
  4. The scientist ran multiple experiments to rule out alternative hypotheses.
  5. The jury considered all the arguments before ruling out the defendant's guilt.
  6. The insurance company requested additional medical records to rule out any pre-existing conditions.
  7. The mechanic inspected the vehicle to rule out any mechanical problems.
  8. The team employed various methods to rule out system errors.
  9. The company implemented a rigorous screening process to rule out unqualified candidates.
  10. The homeowner conducted a pest inspection to rule out the presence of termites or other infestations.

FAQs About the word rule out

make impossible, especially beforehand, include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules, dismiss from consideration or a contest

eliminate,exclude, bar, prevent, shut out, ban, freeze out, prohibit, count (out), banish

admit, receive, receive, include, accept, admit,include, accept, welcome, take in

Doctors conducted several tests to rule out the possibility of appendicitis.

The police meticulously checked all potential suspects to rule out any involvement in the crime.

The investigator thoroughly reviewed the evidence to rule out any inconsistencies or biases.

The scientist ran multiple experiments to rule out alternative hypotheses.