Asterisk
Pronunciation: /ˈæstərɪsk/
Asterisk (noun)
- A small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing or printing.
- A symbol used to show that there is more information at the bottom of a page.
- A symbol used to show a correction or change in a text.
Examples
- The asterisk is often used in passwords.
- An asterisk can replace letters in a word.
Common collocations: use an asterisk, asterisk symbol, place an asterisk, asterisk note, add an asterisk