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    • Gregoryundefined
      Gregory
      last edited by admin

      In computing, a wildcard refers to a character that can be substituted for zero or more characters in a string. Wildcards are commonly used in computer programming, database SQL search queries, and when navigating through DOS or Unix directories via the command prompt.
      Below are some popular uses for wildcards:

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        Wildcard meaning & definition 1 of Wildcard.

      • Lanellundefined
        Lanell
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        A person who is generally [unpredictable] and has no defined role in a group of friends, and their often [reckless] and [wacky] behavior can either benefit or hurt the group depending on the situation.

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          Wildcard meaning & definition 2 of Wildcard.

        • Montyundefined
          Monty
          last edited by

          The action of taking multiple [dicks up] [the ass] [at once]. Only men can be wildcarded.

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            Wildcard meaning & definition 3 of Wildcard.

          • Dave Paprockiundefined
            Dave Paprocki
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            a girl who is [unpredictable] but fun. The life of the parties but never easy. Everyone wants her, but she cant be [held down]. You [never know] what to expect!

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              Wildcard meaning & definition 4 of Wildcard.

            • Dianneundefined
              Dianne
              last edited by admin

              In poker, [a card] which can be assigned any value the [cardholder] wishes.
              An factor affecting events in an unknown or [unpredictable] fashion.
              In sports, usually a playoff spot available to a team that does not finish first in their division or league.

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                Wildcard meaning & definition 5 of Wildcard.

              • Jason Yanundefined
                Jason Yan
                last edited by

                a wildcard in computer world is eg. *?

                a * usually represents [zero] or more any characters, numbers etc, and a ? means any 1 character, number etc.
                theyre used to denote many [files], or search for something (called [glob] searching)

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                  Wildcard meaning & definition 6 of Wildcard.

                • Magaretundefined
                  Magaret
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                  [a card] in [games] that can be used as another [amount].

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                    Wildcard meaning & definition 7 of Wildcard.

                  • Sarahundefined
                    Sarah
                    last edited by

                    A playing card that can have any value, suit, colour, or other property in a game at the discretion of the player holding it.

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                      Wildcard meaning & definition 8 of Wildcard.

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