Wildcard Definition

noun
A playing card whose value can vary as determined by its holder.
American Heritage
An athlete or team selected to compete in a tournament or playoff from among those who did not qualify by meeting the regular requirements.
American Heritage
A symbol that stands for one or more unspecified characters, used especially in searching text and in selecting multiple files or directories.
American Heritage
An unpredictable or unforeseeable factor.
A surprise witness proved to be the wild card at the trial.
American Heritage

(computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.

In searching, if a*m finds amalgam, atom and alum, then * is acting as a wildcard.
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Other Word Forms of Wildcard

Noun

Singular:
wildcard
Plural:
wildcards

Wildcard Sentence Examples

  • Enter part of an item name and append the wildcard character to the end and enter.

  • Use the wildcard feature when necessary.

  • If you only enter a part surname (or wildcard - see below) you must enter a forename as well.

  • Using the wildcard symbol * with the command rm can also be very dangerous.

  • Peter Lehmann Wildcard Cabernet Merlot A rich and generous fruit driven wine showing excellent varietal flavors.

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Words Starting With

WWIWIL

Words Ending With

DRDARD

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Words Starting With W and Ending With D

Starts With W & Ends With DStarts With WI & Ends With DStarts With W & Ends With RD

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With W8 Letter Words Ending With D