Underscore Definition
ŭndər-skôr
underscored, underscores, underscoring
verb
underscored, underscores, underscoring
To underline.
Underscored the incorrect answers in red ink.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
To put emphasis on; stress.
In a press release, the leaders underscored their commitment to continued negotiations.
American Heritage
To cause to appear important or deserving of attention.
The energy crisis underscored the need to increase fuel efficiency.
American Heritage
noun
underscores
A line drawn under a word, passage, etc., as for emphasis.
Webster's New World
(music) A piece of background music.
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Origin of Underscore
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From under- +"Ž score.
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