Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Rule Out.
Rule Out - as a verb
Include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rule inDismiss from consideration or a contest
Example: "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eliminate11reject15winnow outExample Sentences
"The detective is trying to rule out any potential suspects in the murder case."
"We need to rule out any errors in the calculations before finalizing the report."
"The team decided to rule out John as a candidate for the position due to his lack of experience."
"We cannot rule out the impact of climate change on the ecosystem."
"The doctor wants to rule out any infections before prescribing medication."
