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Vocabulary Entry
caret
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mark (^) placed over a letter or word to indicate that something has been omitted.
Example Sentences
"Please insert the number 5 at the caret position in the document."
"The teacher used a caret to show where the mistake was."
"In programming, a caret is often used to denote exponentiation."
V
verb
To indicate the place of omission using a caret.
Example Sentences
"Make sure to caret any missing letters in your essay."
"She will caret the text to show where edits are needed."
"The editor will caret the paragraphs before finalizing the manuscript."