Word
exclusion
Phoneticsex·clu·sion, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈskɫuʒən/
UK/ɛksklˈuːʒən/
Definitions
01leaving someone out
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of not allowing someone to join a group or take part in an activity.
n. the act of barring someone from participation or membership in a group or activity.
日本語:排除※
“The exclusion of certain students from the club felt very unfair to the rest of the class.”
“The systematic exclusion of minority voices from the decision-making process led to a formal complaint being filed with the board.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' followed by the person or group being left out.
02legal or insurance exception
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. something that is specifically not included in a contract or insurance plan.
n. a specific provision in a legal document or insurance policy that removes coverage for certain risks or items.
日本語:除外※
“Read the fine print to see if there is an exclusion for water damage in your home insurance.”
“The policy contains a specific exclusion for pre-existing medical conditions, meaning the company will not pay for those treatments.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form 'exclusions' when referring to a list in a contract.
Teaching tip
This is a high-frequency term in business and legal English that students will encounter in contracts and terms of service.
Antonyms
03forcing something out
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical · Formal
n. the act of pushing something out of a space.
n. the act of expelling or forcing something out from a contained area.
日本語:排除※
Español:exclusión
“The exclusion of air from the container helps keep the food fresh for longer.”
“The rapid exclusion of gases from the chamber caused a sudden drop in internal pressure.”
Teaching tip
This sense is quite rare in everyday conversation and is mostly found in scientific or very formal academic writing.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “exclusion” in context.
Noun
01. exclusion criterion
“A history of heart disease was the primary exclusion criterion for the clinical trial.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“I followed David’s journey from exclusion to belonging.” “Campaigners fear that if the same interpretation of the law is applied elsewhere, women displaced by future projects could face the same exclusions.” Etymology
From Middle English exclusion, exclusioun, from Old French [Term?] and Latin exclusiō, from exclūdō. By surface analysis, exclude + -sion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0