Asterisk

Pronunciation: /ˈæstərɪsk/

Asterisk (noun)

  1. A small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing or printing.
  2. A symbol used to show that there is more information at the bottom of a page.
  3. 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