wildcard

  1. Noun.  (computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.
  2. Noun.  (qualifier, also written wild card) An uncontrolled or unpredictable element.
  3. Noun.  (sport) (alternative form of, wild card) .

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