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Meaning of discard

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

discard

Pronunciation:/ˈdɪskɑːd//dɪsˈkɑːd//ˈdɪskɑɹd//dɪsˈkɑɹd/

noun

Definitions

  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

Definitions

  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.