Definition of asterisk

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Asterisk (n.) The figure of a star, thus, /, used in printing and writing as a reference to a passage or note in the margin, to supply the omission of letters or words, or to mark a word or phrase as having a special character..

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Asterism :: Asterism (n.) An asterisk, or mark of reference..
Asterism :: Asterism (n.) Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage..
Asterisk :: Asterisk (n.) The figure of a star, thus, /, used in printing and writing as a reference to a passage or note in the margin, to supply the omission of letters or words, or to mark a word or phrase as having a special character..
Star :: Star (n.) Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc..
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