definitely rule

Frequency: 6.54.1 per million words

often used with 'out' to state with certainty that a possibility is excluded

definitelydefinitely + VERB

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rule

Examples (10)

  • The doctor can definitely rule out a bacterial infection after seeing the test results.
  • Based on the alibi, we can definitely rule her out as a suspect.
  • We haven't definitely ruled out the possibility of a merger, but it's unlikely.
  • I can definitely rule out moving to a colder climate; I hate the snow.
  • The new data allows us to definitely rule out our initial hypothesis.
  • The prime minister has definitely ruled out calling an early election.
  • For the next software update, we can definitely rule out adding that complex feature.
  • The coach has definitely ruled him out for Saturday's game because of the injury.
  • After checking the budget, I can definitely rule out buying a new car this year.
  • Are you sure you can definitely rule out any other causes for the system failure?