1. rule_out - verb
· make impossible, especially beforehand
Synonym(s): preclude, close_out
Hypernym(s): obviate, rid_of, eliminate
2. rule_out - verb
· include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules
Synonym(s): rule_in
3. rule_out - verb
· dismiss from consideration or a contest; "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration"
Synonym(s): eliminate, winnow_out, reject
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