wildcard (plural wildcards)
(computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.
(also written wild card) An uncontrolled or unpredictable element.
(also written wild card) An element, often deliberately concealed, which is withheld for contingency.
(sports, card games) Alternative form of wild card
A wild card in card games is usually written as two separate words. The computing term is usually written as one compound word.
Source: Wiktionary
12 January 2025
(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
