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discard
/ˈdɪskɑːd/
noun
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
To throw away, to reject.
To make a discard; to throw out a card.
To dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.
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