release
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Is release a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of release?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.countableuncountable
2. (law) The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.countableuncountable
3. (biochemistry) The process by which a chemical substance is set free.countableuncountable
4. (phonetics, sound synthesis) The act or manner of ending a sound.countableuncountable
5. (railways, historical) In the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.countablehistoricaluncountable
6. (music) A kind of bridge used in jazz music.countableuncountable
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.Examples: "He released his grasp on the lever."transitive
2. (transitive) To make available to the public.Examples: "They released the new product later than intended."transitive
3. (transitive) To free or liberate; to set free.Examples: "He was released after two years in prison."transitive
4. (transitive) To discharge.Examples: "They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month."transitive
5. (transitive, telephony) (of a call) To hang up.Examples: "If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call."transitive
6. (transitive, law) To let go, quit (a legal claim); to discharge or relinquish a right to (lands or buildings) by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession.transitive
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.transitive
Definition source: Wiktionary