asterisk

US /ˈæs.tɚ.ɪsk/
UK /ˈæs.tɚ.ɪsk/
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a symbol (*) used to mark text, especially to indicate a footnote or to show that words have been omitted

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Please add an asterisk next to the items that require special attention.
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The word 'secret' was replaced with an asterisk in the document.
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stardagger
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mark (text) with an asterisk

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You should asterisk the names of all participants who did not complete the survey.
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The editor decided to asterisk the sensitive words in the article.