Exception
noun
A case, thing or person that is different from what is normal or usual.
This is a nice town with the exception of the noisy traffic.
Often appears as...
- with the exception of
- take exception to
noun
The process of not including or considering somebody/something.
All members voted for the new rule without exception.
Often appears as...
- without exception
- make an exception
noun
Strong disagreement; the fact of taking offense.
I take exception to your remark.
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Disapproving
noun
A person or thing that cannot be included in a general statement.
He's an exception to the rule.
noun
In programming, an event that occurs during the execution of a program that disrupts the normal flow of the program's instructions.
Pointer related problems often result in an exception error.
Often appears as...
- exception handling
- raise an exception
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Technical
noun
A case, thing or person that is different from what is normal or usual.
This is a nice town with the exception of the noisy traffic.
Often appears as...
- with the exception of
- take exception to
noun
The process of not including or considering somebody/something.
All members voted for the new rule without exception.
Often appears as...
- without exception
- make an exception
noun
Strong disagreement; the fact of taking offense.
I take exception to your remark.
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person or thing that cannot be included in a general statement.
He's an exception to the rule.
noun
In programming, an event that occurs during the execution of a program that disrupts the normal flow of the program's instructions.
Pointer related problems often result in an exception error.
Often appears as...
- exception handling
- raise an exception
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Negative
Exception doesn't always suggest something bad; it can simply indicate difference from the norm.
She's exceptionally skilled, the exception in a group of novices.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Expression
The phrase 'the exception that proves the rule' means a rare exception supports the general rule.
The library is usually quiet, but today's noise is the exception that proves the rule.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Negative
Exception doesn't always suggest something bad; it can simply indicate difference from the norm.
She's exceptionally skilled, the exception in a group of novices.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Expression
The phrase 'the exception that proves the rule' means a rare exception supports the general rule.
The library is usually quiet, but today's noise is the exception that proves the rule.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Negative
Exception doesn't always suggest something bad; it can simply indicate difference from the norm.
She's exceptionally skilled, the exception in a group of novices.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Expression
The phrase 'the exception that proves the rule' means a rare exception supports the general rule.
The library is usually quiet, but today's noise is the exception that proves the rule.
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What it's like to be a...
people want ordinary things. They want prosperity for their family, they want jobs and they want to live in peace. So I am not in any way an exception. When you meet people who seem like an exception to the rule, oftentimes it's that the rule is broken, not that they're an exception to it.
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Why do people have...
in big families, and in the developing world also tend to have fewer allergies, although there are plenty of exceptions, partly thanks to genetics. One theory is that as children, they encounter more of the microbes and parasites that co-evolved with traditional hunter-gatherer societies.
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Unsung Heroes of Everest...
A lot of people save up their money to start up a tea-house so they won't have to keep working in the mountains. Life is really quiet and slow in these places. With the exception of the heated volleyball matches that happen almost every day. They were awesome to watch
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Storytelling can be...
trust anyone whenever you hear a sob story you better get fat checking and now I realize that's not actually true you know samantha has a party is an exception not everyone is out there conning but my cynicism has actually kind of paid off in the sense that you
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The otherworldly...
allows them to withstand immense pressure. But they're the exception. Most deep-sea creatures are confined to a narrow range in the water column where nutrients are scarce since the food drifting downwards from the surface rapidly sinks to the sea floor.
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Solid, liquid, gas and …...
it doesn't look or behave any differently. And with the exception of a compass or other magnetic object, we rarely see matter respond to a magnetic field. But put a plasma in an electric field or magnetic field, and you'll get a very different reaction.
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Can you solve the virus...
unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
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When to use apostrophes...
and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue. So it's possessive, it's often followed by s's,
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
to being near the water spot is actually much more confident in the water than his brother stripe and stripe isn't so confident sometimes i just think it's a personality thing tigers are the one exception in the big
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
I just think it's a personality thing. Tigers are the one exception in the big cat family, along with jaguars, that really do enjoy the water. Tigers are incredibly powerful swimmers.
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What it's like to be a...
people want ordinary things. They want prosperity for their family, they want jobs and they want to live in peace. So I am not in any way an exception. When you meet people who seem like an exception to the rule, oftentimes it's that the rule is broken, not that they're an exception to it.
Video examples
Why do people have...
in big families, and in the developing world also tend to have fewer allergies, although there are plenty of exceptions, partly thanks to genetics. One theory is that as children, they encounter more of the microbes and parasites that co-evolved with traditional hunter-gatherer societies.
Video examples
Unsung Heroes of Everest...
A lot of people save up their money to start up a tea-house so they won't have to keep working in the mountains. Life is really quiet and slow in these places. With the exception of the heated volleyball matches that happen almost every day. They were awesome to watch
Video examples
Storytelling can be...
trust anyone whenever you hear a sob story you better get fat checking and now I realize that's not actually true you know samantha has a party is an exception not everyone is out there conning but my cynicism has actually kind of paid off in the sense that you
Video examples
The otherworldly...
allows them to withstand immense pressure. But they're the exception. Most deep-sea creatures are confined to a narrow range in the water column where nutrients are scarce since the food drifting downwards from the surface rapidly sinks to the sea floor.
Video examples
Solid, liquid, gas and …...
it doesn't look or behave any differently. And with the exception of a compass or other magnetic object, we rarely see matter respond to a magnetic field. But put a plasma in an electric field or magnetic field, and you'll get a very different reaction.
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
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When to use apostrophes...
and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue. So it's possessive, it's often followed by s's,
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
to being near the water spot is actually much more confident in the water than his brother stripe and stripe isn't so confident sometimes i just think it's a personality thing tigers are the one exception in the big
Video examples
Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
I just think it's a personality thing. Tigers are the one exception in the big cat family, along with jaguars, that really do enjoy the water. Tigers are incredibly powerful swimmers.
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James Gunn
American Director
The truth is that I didn't start out making commercial movies. My films were not film festival movies with the possible exception slightly of 'Super,' but I was able to nurture my gifts through the works of artists making lower budget films that needed a place and an outlet.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
Our role is to be a platform for making all of these apps more social, and it's kind of an extension of what we see happening on the web, with the exception of mobile, which I think will be even more important than the web in a few years - maybe even sooner.
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Holly Hunter
American Actress
In the life of a director - these days in particular - when it really does take so long to do a movie, with a few exceptions, actors may never work with a director again, even if they're great friends.
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Huma Qureshi
Indian Actress
No one likes it when their personal life is talked about, and I am no exception. But I guess it's the price an actor has to pay for being in the public eye.
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G. Gordon Liddy
American Lawyer
I was afraid of just about everything in this world, with the possible exception of my mother and I wasn't too sure about her.
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Greg Boyle
American Clergyman
I'm not going to be here forever. I don't plan on going anywhere, but I don't know anybody for whom death is an exception.
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Isaac Stern
Russian Musician
Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music.
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Miroslav Lajcak
Slovak Diplomat
Sustaining Peace is happening. But it is the exception - not the norm.
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Kiana Tom
American Model
Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions.
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Linda Sue Park
American Author
Most writers adore their editors, and I'm no exception.
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James Gunn
American Director
The truth is that I didn't start out making commercial movies. My films were not film festival movies with the possible exception slightly of 'Super,' but I was able to nurture my gifts through the works of artists making lower budget films that needed a place and an outlet.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
Our role is to be a platform for making all of these apps more social, and it's kind of an extension of what we see happening on the web, with the exception of mobile, which I think will be even more important than the web in a few years - maybe even sooner.
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Holly Hunter
American Actress
In the life of a director - these days in particular - when it really does take so long to do a movie, with a few exceptions, actors may never work with a director again, even if they're great friends.
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Huma Qureshi
Indian Actress
No one likes it when their personal life is talked about, and I am no exception. But I guess it's the price an actor has to pay for being in the public eye.
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G. Gordon Liddy
American Lawyer
I was afraid of just about everything in this world, with the possible exception of my mother and I wasn't too sure about her.
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Greg Boyle
American Clergyman
I'm not going to be here forever. I don't plan on going anywhere, but I don't know anybody for whom death is an exception.
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Isaac Stern
Russian Musician
Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music.
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Miroslav Lajcak
Slovak Diplomat
Sustaining Peace is happening. But it is the exception - not the norm.
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Kiana Tom
American Model
Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions.
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Linda Sue Park
American Author
Most writers adore their editors, and I'm no exception.
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