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discard

/ˈdɪskɑːd/

noun

Meaning

  • Anything discarded.

  • A discarded playing card in a card game.

  • A temporary variable used to receive a value of no importance and unable to be read later.

verb

Meaning

  • To throw away, to reject.

  • To make a discard; to throw out a card.

  • To dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.

Synonyms

fire,
let go,
sack,
cast away,
dismiss,
dispose,
eliminate,
get rid of,
throw away