Rules out Meaning in English
sentence · lemma: rule out
ruːlz aʊt
ROOLZ owt
ruːlz aʊt
ROOLZ owt
परिभाषा
To decide that something is not possible or is not a suitable choice after considering the facts. Used to eliminate options or possibilities.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Often used in formal and informal speech, especially in decision-making or investigations (e.g., 'rule out a cause', 'rule out a solution'). Commonly appears with objects: 'rules out the possibility', 'rules out cheating'. Do not confuse with 'rule over' (to govern) or 'rule in' (to include as a possibility).