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discharge

[dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj] / dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒ, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ /


NOUN
detonation, especially of a weapon
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NOUN
act or instance of unloading
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disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
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NOUN
full payment of debt
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VERB
detonate a weapon
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VERB
fully pay or settle debt
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VERB
dismiss a legal or legislative process
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Example Sentences

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Participating hospitals will distribute the diapers to families at the time of discharge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The determination also heard that Archie was regularly found to have elevated CRP levels between 8 October and 5 November, with the latter not noted on his discharge letter.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The two countries have agreed to accelerate projects, including upgrading and building more treatment and discharge facilities in Mexico and expanding a plant on the American side built years ago as a backstop.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In an under-reported story, the GI Rights hotline, which helps service members understand their rights to discharge and responds to other concerns, has seen a large increase in calls.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Stored electrical energy is discharged by sparking, a common bug in new accelerators that was customarily eliminated by polishing down any interior imperfections attracting the discharge.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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