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Asterisk

Definition:

An asterisk is a symbol (*) used in writing or printing to indicate a footnote, omission, or a most commonly used wildcard character in computer programming.

Senses:

• Noun: A punctuation mark (*) used to denote a footnote, omission, or indicate multiplication.
• Verb (Transitive): To mark or emphasize something by using an asterisk.

Usages:

1. Noun: In grammar, an asterisk (*) is placed before an incorrect or unacceptable sentence.

2. Noun: In sports, an asterisk (*) may be used to indicate a record or performance influenced by unusual circumstances.

3. Noun: In computer programming, an asterisk (*) character is commonly used as a wildcard to represent any number of characters.

4. Verb: She asterisked the important points in her notes to quickly find them during the presentation.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sentence was marked with an asterisk (*) to indicate an error.
2. Due to weather conditions, his record-breaking time received an asterisk (*) in the history books.
3. In regular expressions, the use of an asterisk (*) matches any number of characters.
4. She remembered to asterisk the key findings to highlight them in her report.

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