Meaning of the word wild-card in English

What does wild-card mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wild-card

US /ˈwaɪld ˌkɑːrd/
UK /ˈwaɪld ˌkɑːrd/

Noun

1.

a playing card that does not have any particular value but that can be used to represent any other card:

Example:
The joker is a wild card that substitutes for any other card to complete a winning hand.
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