Underscoring
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/
Underscoring (verb)
- to show that something is important or needs attention.
- to draw a line under a word to make it stand out.
Examples
- The teacher underscored the need for punctuality.
- He underscored the importance of teamwork in his speech.
Common collocations: underscore the importance, underscore a point, underscore a word, underscore a sentence, add an underscore
Underscoring (noun)
- a line drawn under a word or sentence.
- a symbol (_) used in writing, often to connect words.
Examples
- The underscore made the heading more noticeable.
- Use an underscore to highlight the title.