Synonyms for

Wildcard

Verb / ˈwaɪˌldkɑ:rd / Another word for wildcard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A wildcard is a symbol that can represent any other character or set of characters in a search or matching operation.

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Example sentences

  1. The wildcard helped me find all the files with 'wild' in their names.
  2. I used a wildcard to search for words starting with 's'.
  3. By using a wildcard, you can match multiple variations of a word.
  4. The programmer used a wildcard to search for a specific pattern in the code.
  5. The detective used a wildcard to uncover hidden clues.

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