asterisk
Произношение: [ˈæstərɪsk]
Слово
Контекст: «symbols»
(noun) a small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing and printing. You often see it in texts to show a note or clarification.
Пример
The instructions had an asterisk next to the important points to highlight them.
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There was no asterisk next to the warning sign, so people might have missed it.
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What does the asterisk mean in this sentence?
Контекст: «mathematics»
(noun) an asterisk can also mean multiplication in math when written between numbers, like 5 * 3.
Пример
In the math problem, 4 * 2 equals 8.
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You can't use an asterisk here if you want to show addition.
Пример
How do you use an asterisk in a multiplication problem?
Контекст: «editing»
(verb) to mark with an asterisk in writing or printing. This is often used to indicate that something needs to be noted or changed.
Пример
She decided to asterisk the text to point out the areas that needed correction.
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He forgot to asterisk the important changes in the document.
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Did you asterisk the sections that need to be revised?
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