Definitions for discharge
dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ; ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒ, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒdis·charge

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. discharge(noun)

   the sudden giving off of energy

2. discharge, venting(noun)

   the act of venting

3. discharge, emission(noun)

   a substance that is emitted or released

4. discharge, emission, expelling(noun)

   any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

   "the discharge of pus"

5. discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric discharge(noun)

   electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

6. discharge, outpouring, run(noun)

   the pouring forth of a fluid

7. dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking(noun)

   the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

8. release, waiver, discharge(noun)

   a formal written statement of relinquishment

9. discharge, firing, firing off(verb)

   the act of discharging a gun

10. dispatch, discharge, complete(verb)

    complete or carry out

    "discharge one's duties"

11. discharge(verb)

    pour forth or release

    "discharge liquids"

12. free, discharge(verb)

    free from obligations or duties

13. discharge(verb)

    remove the charge from

14. fire, discharge, go off(verb)

    go off or discharge

    "The gun fired"

15. acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate(verb)

    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

    "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

16. exhaust, discharge, expel, eject, release(verb)

    eliminate (a substance)

    "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"

17. drop, drop off, set down, put down, unload, discharge(verb)

    leave or unload

    "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"

18. fire, discharge(verb)

    cause to go off

    "fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"

19. discharge, muster out(verb)

    release from military service

20. empty, discharge(verb)

    become empty or void of its content

    "The room emptied"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. discharge(Noun)

   (uncountable) pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

2. discharge(Noun)

   the act of accomplishing (an obligation)

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

3. discharge(Noun)

   the act of expelling or letting go

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

4. discharge(Noun)

   the act of releasing an accumulated charge

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

5. discharge(Noun)

   the act of releasing an inpatient from hospital

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

6. discharge(Noun)

   the act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

7. discharge(Noun)

   the discharge of a river is the volume of water transported by it in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m/s (cubic meters per second)

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

8. discharge(Verb)

   To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

9. discharge(Verb)

   To expel or let go.

   Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

10. discharge(Verb)

    To release (an accumulated charge).

    Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

11. discharge(Verb)

    To release (an inpatient) from hospital.

    Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

12. discharge(Verb)

    To release (a member of the armed forces) from service.

    Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

13. discharge(Verb)

    To operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling).

    Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

14. discharge(Verb)

    To release (an auxiliary assumption) from the list of assumptions used in arguments, and return to the main argument.

    Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

15. discharge(Verb)

    To unload a ship or another means of transport.

    Etymology: From descharger, from deschargier, from discarricō.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Discharge(verb)

   to relieve of a charge, load, or burden; to empty of a load or cargo; to unburden; to unload; as, to discharge a vessel

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

2. Discharge(verb)

   to free of the missile with which anything is charged or loaded; to let go the charge of; as, to discharge a bow, catapult, etc.; especially, said of firearms, -- to fire off; to shoot off; also, to relieve from a state of tension, as a Leyden jar

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

3. Discharge(verb)

   to of something weighing upon or impeding over one, as a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to clear

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

4. Discharge(verb)

   to relieve of an office or employment; to send away from service; to dismiss

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

5. Discharge(verb)

   to release legally from confinement; to set at liberty; as, to discharge a prisoner

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

6. Discharge(verb)

   to put forth, or remove, as a charge or burden; to take out, as that with which anything is loaded or filled; as, to discharge a cargo

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

7. Discharge(verb)

   to let fly, as a missile; to shoot

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

8. Discharge(verb)

   to set aside; to annul; to dismiss

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

9. Discharge(verb)

   to throw off the obligation of, as a duty or debt; to relieve one's self of, by fulfilling conditions, performing duty, trust, and the like; hence, to perform or execute, as an office, or part

   Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

10. Discharge(verb)

    to send away (a creditor) satisfied by payment; to pay one's debt or obligation to

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

11. Discharge(verb)

    to give forth; to emit or send out; as, a pipe discharges water; to let fly; to give expression to; to utter; as, to discharge a horrible oath

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

12. Discharge(verb)

    to prohibit; to forbid

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

13. Discharge(verb)

    to throw off or deliver a load, charge, or burden; to unload; to emit or give vent to fluid or other contents; as, the water pipe discharges freely

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

14. Discharge(verb)

    the act of discharging; the act of relieving of a charge or load; removal of a load or burden; unloading; as, the discharge of a ship; discharge of a cargo

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

15. Discharge(verb)

    firing off; explosive removal of a charge; explosion; letting off; as, a discharge of arrows, of artillery

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

16. Discharge(verb)

    act of relieving of something which oppresses or weighs upon one, as an obligation, liability, debt, accusation, etc.; acquittance; as, the discharge of a debtor

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

17. Discharge(verb)

    act of removing, or getting rid of, an obligation, liability, etc.; fulfillment, as by the payment of a debt, or the performance of a trust or duty

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

18. Discharge(verb)

    release or dismissal from an office, employment, etc.; dismission; as, the discharge of a workman by his employer

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

19. Discharge(verb)

    legal release from confinement; liberation; as, the discharge of a prisoner

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

20. Discharge(verb)

    the state of being discharged or relieved of a debt, obligation, office, and the like; acquittal

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

21. Discharge(verb)

    that which discharges or releases from an obligation, liability, penalty, etc., as a price of ransom, a legal document

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

22. Discharge(verb)

    a flowing or issuing out; emission; vent; evacuation; also, that which is discharged or emitted; as, a rapid discharge of water from the pipe

    Etymology: [Cf. F. dcharge. See Discharge, v. t.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Discharge

   Discharge are a British hardcore punk band formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts and Roy "Rainy" Wainwright. They are often considered among one of the very first bands to play hardcore punk, and to mix punk ideology with elements of metal. While the band had substantial lineup changes over its history, the classic lineup from the early 1980s featured bassist Wainwright, drummer Gary Maloney, guitarist Tony "Bones" Roberts, and vocalist Kelvin "Cal" Morris. The band is characterized by a minimalistic approach of music and lyrics, a heavy, distorted, and grinding guitar-driven sound and raw, shouted vocals similar to a political speech, with lyrics on anarchist and pacifist themes. AllMusic calls the band's sound a "high-speed noise overload" characterized by "ferocious noise blasts" The band's 1982 debut album, Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing, went to number two on the UK Indie Charts and number 40 in the UK Album Chart. In the early 1980s, numerous singles and EPs placed in the top 10 of the UK Indie Charts, including the 1981 EP Why? and the 1982 single State Violence State Control. Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing pave the way for thrash metal, black metal, crust punk, grindcore and various extreme metal subgenres. The musical genre of d-beat is named for Discharge and their distinctive drumbeat. According to AllMusic, Discharge are "cited as a key influence by artists including Metallica and Anthrax."

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Discharge

   dis-chärj′, v.t. to free from a load or charge: to unload or remove the cargo: to set free: to acquit: to dismiss: to fire, as a gun: to let out or emit: to perform, as duties: to pay, as an account.—n. act of discharging: unloading: acquittance: dismissal: a flowing out: payment: performance: that which is discharged.—n. Discharg′er. [O. Fr. descharger—des, apart, and charger, to load.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. discharge

   From military service, is obtained by non-commissioned officers and privates by expiration of term of service, which varies in different countries; on surgeon’s certificate of disability, and by special authority for various reasons, when recommended by the commanding officer. Soldiers are also discharged with ignominy for great offenses, being in some cases stripped of their decorations and drummed out of the service.

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'discharge' in Nouns Frequency: #2402

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'discharge' in Verbs Frequency: #859

How to pronounce discharge?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of discharge in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of discharge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of discharge in a Sentence

1. John Dalberg:

   The law of liberty tends to abolish the reign of race over race, of faith over faith, of class over class. It is not the realization of a political ideal it is the discharge of a moral obligation.

2. Mindy Morris:

   Survival rates (among micro preemies) have been improving, so they may survive to discharge. But then growing up as children they have a lot of complications.

3. Jeff Denham:

   Until we have an agreement on a piece of legislation, I think it's important to continue the discharge.

4. Melissa Goist:

   Normal is different for everyone, often an off-white discharge is not concerning, but if you have an odorous discharge or notice new blood—and you are not about to menstruate—you should call the physician to discuss.

5. Pierre Espérance:

   There are other candidates who were accepted who also didn't have the discharge. They are in the exact same position as Lamothe.

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