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According to WordNet, the noun "release" has 12 sense(s).

100329619 the act of allowing a fluid to escape.

100095502 the act of liberating someone or something.

106552814 a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.

107333649 euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing".

101264447 activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger".

100216174 the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).

104073208 merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra".

106747484 an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation.

113549672 a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland".

100210940 (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone.

104073425 a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism.

100213694 a formal written statement of relinquishment.


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