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to asterisk

to asterisk

4.9
To mark something with a small mark like a star to show a note or special meaning
  • verb
  • /ˈæstərɪsk/
translation icon : marcar con un asterisco
  • To highlight important information, please asterisk any crucial points in your presentation.

Examples

  • I'm sure you can asterisk into correctness now, but it just won't be the same.

    Blog text (31)

  • If an asterisk is placed by Bonds' Hall of Fame record, then we must asterisk all of the other players who made it.

    Blog text (23)

  • Differences (asterisked; p < .001) are examined on an age-corrected basis by multivariate analysis of variance.

    Academic text (1998)

  • For years I have dreamed of a very short story, with hundreds of footnotes appended; and when I was 10, I adored S. S. Van Dine's detective stories because they had elegantly asterisked fine print at the bottom of almost every page.

    Academic text (2009)

  • When writing the report, I will asterisk key terms to draw attention to their significance.

  • He decided to asterisk the names mentioned in the document for clarity and reference.

Synonyms

to mark
vsto asterisk
203 1.4

Use a sign or symbol to identify something

is more specific, using one symbol to show importance, notes, or attention
to star
vsto asterisk
  • Texting
19 2.7

To mark something as important or saved by clicking an icon

uses a simple typographic symbol to note importance, footnotes, or draw attention
to footnote
vsto asterisk
1 4.3

To add a note at the bottom of a page that gives extra information or a source

uses a small symbol to point to those explanatory notes or to call attention

Compounds

magic asterisk
  • Specialized
6.0

A star symbol used in searches and commands to stand for many letters or words

Surface Forms

asterisk infinitive
asterisked past
asterisked past participle
asterisking present participle
asterisks third person singular

Etymology

To asterisk something means to mark it with a small star (*); the verb comes from the same Greek root aster 'star', which explains why we use a tiny star to call attention to a word or note.