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exception

exception

Meaning of exception

something or someone not included in a rule or general statement

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British English/ɪkˈsepʃən/
American English/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
Russian transcription[ɪsklʲʉˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]
exception
exception - исключение
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exception with Russian translation

exception usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В этом списке есть одно исключение.

There is one exception in this list.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сегодня учитель сделал для меня исключение.

The teacher made an exception for me today.

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exception belongs to the topic "Top 2500, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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exception synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between exception / deviation / anomaly / exclusion / exemption

🇬🇧English
exception

исключение — something or someone not included in a rule or general statement

A2Often

There is one exception in this list.

В этом списке есть одно исключение.

E
🇬🇧English
exception

the main word itself; a case that does not follow the general rule

B1Very Often

This case is an exception to the rule.

Этот случай — исключение из правила.

D
🇬🇧English
deviation

a departure from a standard, norm, or expected pattern

B1Often

There was a slight deviation from the original plan.

Было небольшое отклонение от первоначального плана.

A
🇬🇧English
anomaly

something unusual or abnormal that does not fit the expected pattern

B1Often

Scientists found an anomaly in the data.

Учёные обнаружили аномалию в данных.

E
🇬🇧English
exclusion

the act of leaving someone or something out of a group, list, or process

B1Often

His exclusion from the team upset him.

Его исключение из команды его расстроило.

E
🇬🇧English
exemption

official permission not to follow a rule or pay a duty

B1Often

She got an exemption from the fee.

Она получила освобождение от уплаты сбора.

E
🇬🇧English
exception to the rule

something that does not follow the general rule; fixed phrase

B1Very Often

He is an exception to the rule.

Он — исключение из правила.

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How to pronounce exception and what this word means

exception translation: исключение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce exception

/ɪkˈsepʃən/

exception translation

исключение

exception examples

There is one exception in this list.

exception transcription

/ɪkˈsepʃən/, /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

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exception meaning: what does it mean?

something or someone not included in a rule or general statement

exception pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

exception is pronounced as /ɪkˈsepʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

exception definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There is one exception in this list. Translation: В этом списке есть одно исключение.

Is exception part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, exception (исключение) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is exception part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, exception (исключение) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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