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asterisk Definition

as·ter·isk (astər isk′)

noun

a starlike sign (*) used in printing to indicate footnote references, omissions, etc.

Etymology: LL asteriscus < Gr asteriskos, dim. of astēr, star

transitive verb

to mark with this sign

asterisk Usage Examples

Object

  • text: Asterisked texts will be supplied in a class handout, to be collected from me before the Christmas break begins.

Converse of object

  • insert: This has driven writers to use tricks such as the one I have just used - inserting asterisks or other typographic devices.
  • put: Any I find broken I'm putting an asterisk next to.
  • use: You can also use a leading asterisk to find all words with a given ending.
  • add: Add an asterisk to search for words with the same prefix.
  • display: When only allele symbols are displayed an asterisk should precede them.
  • contain: The " mark " facility is not enabled by a facility field containing an asterisk.

Converse of subject

  • denote: The current setting for each option is denoted by an asterisk.
  • precede: Information about the source text appears at the end of each entry, preceded by an asterisk.
  • indicate: Also, in the index the common names are indicated by an asterisk.
  • mark: The first occurrence of such words in the text is marked by an asterisk ( * ).
  • follow: To search on part of an ICS code, enter the number followed by an asterisk ' * ' .

Adjective modifier

  • red: Fields left empty will be tagged by a red asterisk.
  • double: Value Added Tax Value Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk or double asterisk.
  • leading: You can also use a leading asterisk to find all words with a given ending.
  • single: Use a single asterisk ( * ) to ensure that your results include possible varied endings.

Modifies a noun

  • *.: These are marked in the list above with an asterisk *. Medical Route Application can be made by the medical route.
  • symbol: Just use the asterisk symbol with the cell references.
  • character: Spike's outline is determined by the asterisk characters.

Preposition: in

  • text: Asterisks in the text show the extent of alterations made.

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