Exclude vs. Include
Difference Between Exclude and Include
Excludeverb
(transitive) To bar (someone) from entering; to keep out.
Includeverb
To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental.Excludeverb
(transitive) To expel; to put out.
to exclude young animals from the womb or from eggsIncludeverb
To contain, as parts of a whole; to comprehend.
The vacation package includes car rental.Does this volume of Shakespeare include his sonnets?I was included in the invitation to the family gathering.up to and including page twenty-fiveExcludeverb
(transitive) To omit from consideration.
Count from 1 to 30, but exclude the prime numbers.Includeverb
(obsolete) To enclose, confine.
Excludeverb
To refuse to accept (evidence) as valid.
Includeverb
(obsolete) To conclude; to terminate.
Excludeverb
To eliminate from diagnostic consideration.
Includeverb
(programming) To use a directive that allows the use of source code from another file.
You have to include the strings library to use this function.Excludeverb
prevent from being included or considered or accepted;
The bad results were excluded from the reportLeave off the top pieceIncludenoun
(programming) A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.
Excludeverb
prevent from entering; shut out;
The trees were shutting out all sunlightThis policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the countryIncludeverb
have as a part, be made up out of;
The list includes the names of many famous writersExcludeverb
lack or fail to include;
The cost for the trip excludes food and beveragesIncludeverb
consider as part of something;
I include you in the list of culpritsExcludeverb
prevent from entering; keep out;
He was barred from membership in the clubIncludeverb
add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category;
We must include this chemical element in the groupExcludeverb
put out or expel from a place;
The child was expelled from the classroomIncludeverb
allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of;
admit someone to the professionShe was admitted to the New Jersey Bar
