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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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Although battery storage initially manages the evening rise in electricity demand, gas-fired generation remains critical to maintain reliability after battery discharge tapers later in the night, East Daley adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The House was able to force a vote on the measure Thursday after Republican supporters of the bill joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that essentially allows a majority to circumvent leadership.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

They power up when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing and then discharge that power when the sun sets or the wind dies down.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Coastal desalination plants discharge ultra salty brine waste that can harm marine life, but the undersea pods release a less concentrated brine, which the company says is friendlier to the ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In 1948, the only year figures were available, Crownsville averaged one doctor for every 225 patients, and its death rate was far higher than its discharge rate.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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