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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Asterisk' in a Sentence

"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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Please sign the document and add an asterisk next to your initials for clarification.
The professor marked the errors in the essay with a red pen and placed an asterisk at the bottom for additional comments.
The star player was absent from the game, denoted by an asterisk on the team roster.
The recipe calls for three cups of flour, but you can use two and a half cups if you prefer, just mark it with an asterisk.
In the bibliography, the asterisk indicates the primary sources used for the research.

Asterisk

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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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