ruled out

Meanings

• verb

  The act of determining that something is not the case or that a decision has been made against it.

  - "The doctor ruled out a heart attack as the cause of his patient's symptoms."
  - "The committee ruled out the proposal due to lack of funding."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruled out
fool , mool , ool , cool , rule

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Variants

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rule out , ruled out , rules out , ruling out

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Etymology

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The term 'rule out' is derived from the verb 'rule', which means to regulate or govern. The phrase 'rule out' came to mean to eliminate or reject an option as a possibility.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruled out' is often used in legal proceedings to describe the process of eliminating potential defendants or suspects.

2. In the game of chess, a 'ruled out' move is one that is not allowed due to a previous move or a violation of the rules.

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Related Concepts

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1. eliminate: The act of removing something from consideration or contention.

2. reject: The act of refusing to accept or agree to something.

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Culture

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The term 'ruled out' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, particularly in legal and medical contexts. In literature, it is often used to describe the process of eliminating possibilities or making decisions.

How to Memorize "ruled out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge making a decision and striking out options with a gavel, signifying the act of ruling out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruled out' with the idea of eliminating or rejecting possibilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym R.O.L.E., which stands for 'Rule Out Likely Errors'.

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