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Word: asterisk (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • biology Alternate of Asteriscus.
  • computing A wildcard symbol.
  • sports|US A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
  • Symbol (*), used to highlight a particular word or sentence, often to indicate a footnote.

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Verb:

  • To mark with an asterisk symbol (*)

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