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"A small star-like symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc." more

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In the programming code, an asterisk marked a comment explaining the purpose of a complex algorithm.
The software manual placed an asterisk next to advanced settings that should be adjusted with care.

Asterisk

as-tuh-risk
nounA small star-like symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc.
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Last Updated On: April 23, 2024
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