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Definition

To consider (something) as a possible option among others.

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Origins

By analogy with rule out.

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In Context

  • "It was coming from a credible source, someone with a track record, someone who was a credible and respected member of an allied intelligence service during his career, and so it was important that we try to understand it, and see what could we verify, what could we rule in or rule out."
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Also Said As

  • consider
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Opposite In Meaning