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 exclusive exclusive /ɪksˈkluːsɪv/

adjective

  1. () Not divided or shared with others  ( sole , exclusive )
    not divided or shared with others
     They have exclusive use of the machine
    they have exclusive use of the machine
     Sole rights of publication
    sole rights of publication
  2. Not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective  ( exclusive , single , undivided )
    not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
     Judging a contest with a single eye
    judging a contest with a single eye
     A single devotion to duty
    a single devotion to duty
     Undivided affection
    undivided affection
     Gained their exclusive attention
    gained their exclusive attention
  3. Excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority  ( exclusive )
    excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
     Exclusive clubs
    exclusive clubs
     An exclusive restaurants and shops
    an exclusive restaurants and shops

noun

  1. A news report that is reported first by one news organization  ( exclusive , scoop )
    a news report that is reported first by one news organization
     He got a scoop on the bribery of city officials
    he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials