Vocabulary Entry

asterisk

|noun • verb

noun

A symbol (*) used in writing to denote a footnote, reference, or for emphasis.

Example Sentences

"Please refer to the asterisk at the bottom of the page for more information."

"In programming, an asterisk often signifies multiplication."

"The asterisk in her notation indicated the need for further explanation."

verb

Example Sentences

"The editor decided to asterisk the controversial sections in the article."

"If you need to asterisk any terms, ensure they are clearly defined."

"The teacher asked us to asterisk all the difficult vocabulary in our essays."