card
UK: kɑːd | US: kɑːrd
n. a flat, rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic used for writing, playing games, or identification
n. (computing) a hardware component that expands a computer's capabilities
n. (dated) a witty or eccentric person
The word "card" traces back to Latin charta (meaning "paper, leaf, or tablet"), which entered Old French as carte. The term originally referred to sheets of paper or parchment, later specializing to playing cards in the 14th century. The sense of "identity card" emerged in the 19th century, while the computing usage (e.g., "graphics card") reflects metaphorical extension from physical cards to modular components.
She wrote her phone number on a business card.
He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing.
My new graphics card improves gaming performance.
In the 18th century, a "card" could mean a clever conversationalist.
Don’t forget to bring your ID card to the event.