# excepting

Pronunciation: say "ik-SEP-ting" /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/

## Preposition

1. Used to single out a person or thing that does not fall under a general statement; with the exception of.
   - Simple: Used to show that a person or thing is left out, not counting them.
   - _All the committee members voted in favor, excepting the chairman._
   - _The museum is free to enter, excepting special exhibitions, which require a ticket._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of except. — present participle and gerund of except
   - Simple: Present participle of except. Use this -ing form when talking about leaving someone or something out.
   - _The auditor went through every account, excepting none from review._
   - _Excepting certain employees from the policy required written approval._

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