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discard

The correct spelling is discard.

How to pronounce discard

/ˈdɪskɑːd/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɪskɑːd/

Say it like: Dis-car-d

The correct spelling is discard. Anything discarded.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Anything discarded.
  2. 2.A discarded playing card in a card game.
  3. 3.A temporary variable used to receive a value of no importance and unable to be read later.

verb

  1. 1.To throw away, to reject.
  2. 2.To make a discard; to throw out a card.
  3. 3.To dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.

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