Associations to the word «Wildcard»

Wiktionary

WILDCARD, noun. (computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.
WILDCARD, noun. (also written wild card) An uncontrolled or unpredictable element.
WILDCARD, noun. (also written wild card) An element, often deliberately concealed, which is withheld for contingency.
WILDCARD, noun. (sports) (card games) Alternative form of wild card

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain