discard
/ˈdɪskɑːd//dɪsˈkɑːd//ˈdɪskɑɹd//dɪsˈkɑɹd/
noun
- 1
Anything discarded.
- 2
A discarded playing card in a card game.
- 3
A temporary variable used to receive a value of no importance and unable to be read later.
verb
- 1
To throw away, to reject.
- 2
To make a discard; to throw out a card.
- 3
To dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.
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