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asterisk

Pronunciation: [ˈæstərɪsk]

Word

Learn how to use asterisk in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “symbols”

(noun) a small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing and printing. You often see it in texts to show a note or clarification.

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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?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) an asterisk can also mean multiplication in math when written between numbers, like 5 * 3.

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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.

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How do you use an asterisk in a multiplication problem?

Context: “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.

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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?

How to pronounce asterisk

Pronunciation: [ˈæstərɪsk]

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