Definition of exclude
excluded
;excluding
transitive verb
1a : to prevent or restrict the entrance ofb : to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion
2 : to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied
excluder
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Examples of exclude in a Sentence
You can share files with some people on the network while excluding others.
The prices on the menu exclude tax.
Recent Examples of exclude from the Web
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But the rules excluded claims for injuries that occurred abroad.
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The Trump administration interpreted the Supreme Court’s decision as excluding most refugees and entry only of American residents’ parents, children, spouses, parents-in-law, sons- and daughters-in-law, people engaged to be married and siblings.
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Misuari’s group, whose siege of Zamboanga City in 2013 led to the deaths of at least 203 people, was excluded from peace talks under then-President Benigno Aquino.
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There's also a $5 ticket that excludes the tasting, but allows folks to soak up the atmosphere.
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Claws have been excluded from the reconstructions included here.
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According to the IRS, individuals are excluded from paying taxes on $250,000 ($500,000 if married) of gain on a home sale as long as the house was used as your main residence during at least two of the five years before selling it.
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Meanwhile the group date card back at the hotel is excluding two men’s names: Kenny and Lee.
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This meant a few state house districts — one in Rhode Island, two each in Alaska and Maine, and seven in Vermont — were excluded from the analysis because they were won by independents.
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Origin and Etymology of exclude
Middle English, from Latin excludere, from ex- + claudere to close — more at close
EXCLUDE Defined for English Language Learners
exclude
playDefinition of exclude for English Language Learners
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: to prevent (someone) from doing something or being a part of a group
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: to leave out (something) : to not include (something)
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: to think that (something, such as a possibility) is not worth attention
EXCLUDE Defined for Kids
exclude
playDefinition of exclude for Students
excluded
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: to shut out : keep out Don't exclude your little sister from the game.
Word Root of exclude
The Latin word claudere, meaning “to close” or “to shut,” gives us the root clud. To exclude is to shut another out of a group. To include is to shut someone into a group. To conclude, or bring something, such as a speech, to an end, is to close it.
Law Dictionary
exclude
playLegal Definition of exclude
excluded
excluding
1 : to prevent or restrict the entry or admission of exclude hearsay evidence
2 : to remove from participation, consideration, or inclusion (as in insurance coverage)
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