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discharge

The correct spelling is discharge.

How to pronounce discharge

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/

Say it like: Dis-cha-rje

The correct spelling is discharge. Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology. For example: "to discharge a prisoner"

Usage Examples

to discharge a prisoner

to discharge a cargo

A pipe discharges water.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.
  2. 2.The act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance.
  3. 3.The act of expelling or letting go.
  4. 4.The act of firing a projectile, especially from a firearm.
  5. 5.The process of unloading something.

verb

  1. 1.To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
  2. 2.To free of a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to forgive; to clear.
  3. 3.To send away (a creditor) satisfied by payment; to pay one's debt or obligation to.
  4. 4.To set aside; to annul; to dismiss.
  5. 5.To expel or let go.

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