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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

discharge

/dɪˈtʃɑːrdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does discharge mean?

noun, verb

The act of sending someone or something away, or the act of releasing a fluid or gas from the body. A document or certificate issued by a hospital or other medical facility, stating that a patient has been treated and is fit to be discharged.

Example

"The doctor gave the patient a discharge from the hospital after a week of treatment."

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