Local English word record

winnow out

verb · 1 sense

dismiss from consideration or a contest

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Examples

  • John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi
  • This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration

Word relationships

Synonyms

rule out, eliminate, reject

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