Asterisk — meaning in English

English meaning

• asterisk noun The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.
• star noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Senses

Asterisk is used for these senses in English:

• asterisk Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.
• star (printing) An asterisk (*) or comparable symbol (e.g., ★, ☆, ✶, ✦, ✧, ✷, ✪, ⭐) inspired by a celestial star.

asterisk — full definition

1. noun The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.
2. verb To mark something with an asterisk.

star — full definition

1. noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.
2. noun A shape with pointed rays, or the symbol representing it (such as ★ or *).
3. noun A famous or exceptionally talented performer, athlete, or public figure.
4. verb To play the leading role in a film, show, or performance.
5. verb To mark something with a star or asterisk, often to highlight it.

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