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Uncommonasterisk
The correct spelling is asterisk.
How to pronounce asterisk
/ˈæstəɹɪsk/
nounIPA: /ˈæstəɹɪsk/
Say it like: Ast-eri-sk
The correct spelling is asterisk. The symbol *. For example: "They came into the tournament highly ranked, but with a little bit of an asterisk as their last two wins had been unconvincing."
Usage Examples
“They came into the tournament highly ranked, but with a little bit of an asterisk as their last two wins had been unconvincing.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The symbol *.
- 2.Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
- 3.A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
verb
- 1.To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.
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