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Definitions for: Exclusive
[n] a news report that is reported first by one news organization; "he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials"
[adj] not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective; "judging a contest with a single eye"; "a single devotion to duty"; "undivided affection"; "gained their exclusive attention"
[adj] excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; "exclusive clubs"; "an exclusive restaurants and shops"
[adj] not divided or shared with others; "they have exclusive use of the machine"; "sole rights of publication"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*clu"sivea. [Cf. F. exclusif.]
1. Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from
participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the
exclusion of others; as, exclusive bars; exclusive
privilege; exclusive circles of society.
2. Not taking into the account; excluding from consideration;
-- opposed to inclusive; as, five thousand troops,
exclusive of artillery.
Ex*clu"sive, n.
One of a coterie who exclude others; one who from real of
affected fastidiousness limits his acquaintance to a select
few.
Synonyms: alone(p), concentrated, inner, inside, only, privileged, scoop, selective, single(a), sole(a), undivided, unshared
Antonyms: inclusive
See Also: account, news report, report, story, write up
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