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preclude

IPA pronunciation: /prɪˈkluːd/

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Russian meaning

Предотвращать, делать невозможным

English definition

Prevent from happening; make impossible.

Example

A low literacy score may preclude entry into competitive humanities programs.

Collocations

preclude the possibility
preclude someone from
effectively preclude

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