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asterisk

The correct spelling is asterisk.

How to pronounce asterisk

/ˈæstəɹɪsk/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.The symbol *.
  2. 2.Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
  3. 3.A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.

verb

  1. 1.To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.

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