remove()
Definition
The remove() method removes an element from a collection, if it exists, and returns true. If the element doesn't exist, it returns false.
Analogy
Removing an element from a collection is like taking out one piece from a puzzle. If that piece exists, you successfully remove it; otherwise, nothing changes.
Related terms
add(): The opposite operation of remove(), this method adds an element to a collection.
clear(): This method removes all elements from a collection, making it empty.
isEmpty(): This method checks if a collection has no elements and returns true if empty.
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