excluding
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Meaning · English
to the exclusion of; not including
Preposition
Examples
Our lucky free draw winner will be treated to dinner, bed and breakfast, but the holiday must be taken before December, 1991 (subject to availability and excluding bank holidays).
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “excluding” mean?
to the exclusion of; not including
Is “excluding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.