asterisk
asterisk
Definition
as·ter·isk (as′tər 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.
Browse dictionary entries near asterisk
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