discharged
Americanadjective
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released, sent away, or allowed to leave.
In hospitals nationwide during that period, 20 percent of all discharged patients over 65 had congestive heart failure as a primary or secondary diagnosis.
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relieved or deprived of office or employment; dismissed from service.
Our next speaker is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Electricity. (of a battery, capacitor, etc.) emptied of a charge of electricity.
This unit will recharge a fully discharged battery in 3.5 hours.
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(of a firearm or missile) fired or shot.
Gunshot residue can be deposited on clothing close to the discharged firearm.
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poured forth or spilled out; emitted.
Open each faucet and run the water until a distinct odor of chlorine can be detected in the discharged water.
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Law.
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(of a defendant, especially one under confinement) allowed to go free; released.
Under this law, conditions may be imposed that restrict a discharged defendant’s freedom of movement.
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(of a person declared bankrupt) released from debts.
If I am a discharged bankrupt, will I still be able to get a mortgage?
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(of a contract, debt, or other obligation) canceled.
Creditors can’t come after you to repay a discharged debt, since you’re no longer legally responsible for it.
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emptied or relieved of its cargo.
On the land side, a truck picks up containers from the discharged vessel or from the storage area.
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(of cargo) removed or unloaded.
Each discharged keg is weighed to ensure that it contains the correct quantity of beer before warehousing.
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(of a duty, function, etc.) fulfilled, performed, or executed.
There is no better example of faithfully discharged duty and courtesy of manner than the late Dr. Redford.
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(of a committee in a legislative body) ordered to cease further consideration of a bill so that it can be voted on.
Let the debate be closed by the one who proposed the bill, rather than by the chairman of the discharged committee.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of discharged
First recorded in 1375–1425; 1790–1800 discharged for def. 3; discharge ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; discharge ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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It requires monthly payments of at least $10 and 30 years of payments before balances can be discharged, unless borrowers are in public service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The experience put him in the intensive care unit for nine days, after which he was discharged to a rehabilitation facility.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The changes include repayment plans that could push up monthly bills and require more payments before debt can be discharged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He had been discharged from Nottingham City Hospital about 14 hours after he was born, but Natalie had concerns that she believes were dismissed because she had four older children.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Chlorides, chlorates, salts of phosphonic acid, fluorides, and arsenic had been discharged from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal into holding ponds during the years of its operation.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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