asterisk

• Sustantivo que designa el símbolo en forma de estrella (*), utilizado en escritura e impresión para señalar una nota al pie, una omisión o una referencia especial.

A noun referring to a star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing and printing to indicate a footnote, omission, or special reference.

1. B1formal

   A small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing and printing to indicate a footnote, omission, or special reference.

   asterisco

   • The asterisk at the bottom of the page refers to a footnote.
   • In the text, an asterisk marks the important terms.
   • She placed an asterisk next to the items that needed review.

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2. Mark with an asteriskB1formal

   To mark or highlight something with an asterisk symbol for emphasis or reference.

   Marcar con asterisco

   • Please asterisk the sentences that require further explanation.
   • The editor asterisked the sections that needed revision.
   • He asterisked the key points in the document.

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• Verbo que significa marcar o anotar con un asterisco (*), generalmente para indicar una nota al pie, una omisión o una condición especial.

A verb meaning to mark or annotate with an asterisk symbol (*), typically to indicate a footnote, omission, or special condition.

1. Mark with an asteriskB2formal

   To mark a word, phrase, or passage with a star-shaped symbol (*) to indicate a footnote, omission, or special importance.

   Marcar con asterisco

   • The editor asterisked the terms that required further explanation.
   • In the document, all confidential sections were asterisked for review.
   • She asterisked the most important points in her notes.

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