cards

British  

/ kɑːdz /

noun

1. (usually functioning as singular)

   1. any game or games played with cards, esp playing cards

   2. the playing of such a game

2. an employee's national insurance and other documents held by the employer

3. to be told to leave one's employment

4. US equivalent: in the cards.  possible or likely

5. to carry out one's plans; take action (esp in the phrase play one's cards right )

6. to declare one's intentions, resources, etc

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Example Sentences

The giving spirit has even seized Quest Diagnostics: The lab-testing company started selling gift cards on its consumer site in April 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had over $40,000 in debt and, despite making monthly payments on nearly maxed-out credit cards, he barely covered the monthly interest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adult immigrants in most of the U.S. can only qualify when they fall into special categories—including refugees and people granted asylum—or after they have held green cards for at least five years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tickets can be bought online or at the fountain with cards or other contactless payment methods, officials said.

From Barron's

My parents made a habit of posting our report cards on the refrigerator door.

From The Wall Street Journal