underscore

• Substantiv, das das Schriftzeichen (_) bezeichnet, das in der Datenverarbeitung und im Schriftsatz verwendet wird, um eine Lücke oder Betonung anzuzeigen, und das häufig in Dateinamen, in der Programmierung und in E-Mail-Adressen vorkommt.

A noun referring to a character (_) used in computing and writing to represent a space or to indicate emphasis, often used in file names, programming, and email addresses.

1. Typographical symbolB1formal

   The character _ used in writing, computing, and typography to represent a space or to emphasize text.

   Unterstrich

   • In email addresses, an underscore is often used instead of a space.
   • The filename uses an underscore between the words.
   • Please type your username without any underscores.

   Synonymeunderline

2. Emphasis or highlightB2formal

   A line drawn under a word or phrase to draw attention to it.

   Unterstreichung

   • The teacher put an underscore under the key term in the sentence.
   • He added an underscore to emphasize the most important point.
   • The underscore in the document indicates a correction.

   Synonymeunderline

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas durch Unterstreichen hervorzuheben oder die Aufmerksamkeit auf etwas zu lenken. Es wird auch verwendet, um eine Aussage oder einen Aspekt besonders zu betonen.

A verb used to emphasize or draw attention to something, or to underline a word or phrase.

1. Emphasize or highlightB2formal

   To emphasize or draw attention to something important.

   Unterstreichen

   • The report underscores the need for better security measures.
   • Her speech underscored the importance of teamwork.
   • The recent events underscore the risks involved.

   Synonymeaccentuateemphasizehighlightspotlightstressunderline

   Antonymedownplayminimizeunderstate

2. B1formal

   To draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis.

   Unterstreichen

   • Please underscore the key terms in the document.
   • He underscored the title of the book in his notes.
   • The teacher asked students to underscore the main ideas.

   Synonymeunderline