WILDCARD

Etymology

Noun

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

Usage notes

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



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7 November 2024

ERASE

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