asterisk
Symbol for omissions
An asterisk is the star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing and printing.
It typically marks a footnote or draws attention to something requiring explanation.
In informal writing, asterisks may indicate emphasis or surround a word to convey action or tone: *sigh*, *chef's kiss*.
In computing, the asterisk serves as a wildcard character matching any string of characters.
Luminous astronomical object
- ampersandSymbol for "and"
- apostropheMark showing ownership
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- obeliskTapering stone monument
bullet · period · comma · colon · semicolon · dash · hyphen · slash
Obscuring sensitive text
- bleepElectronic censoring tone
- expletiveProfane emotional utterance
- profanityVulgar or obscene speech
- obscuredMade hard to perceive
deleted · censored · bowdlerized · sanitized · masked · blotted · blocked · swear word
Decorative printing symbol
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- glyphVisual form of character
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
font · typeface · ASCII · special character · keyboard · print · typeset · star symbol
Amorphous soft mass
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- regexText-matching notation
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- matchGame between opponents
search · query · filter · filename · expansion · substitute · string · matching
Added explanatory comment
- citationMention of a source
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- endnoteBack-of-book citation
- superscriptRaised typographical character
bibliography · source · commentary · notation · cross-reference · acknowledgment · documentation · explanation
Luminous astronomical object
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
- five-starHighest excellence rating
- reviewCritical written assessment
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
ranking · evaluation · grade · feedback · assessment · quality · recommendation · approval
Occurrences or multiplications
- productManufactured item for sale
- operatorOne who works machinery
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
expression · formula · equation · algebra · multiply · factor · operand · math symbol
star
Luminous astronomical object
- ampersandSymbol for "and"
- apostropheMark showing ownership
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
obelisk · bullet · period · comma · colon · semicolon · dash · hyphen · slash · bracket
redaction
Obscuring sensitive text
obscured · deleted · censored · bowdlerized · sanitized · masked · blotted · blocked · swear word · four-letter word
dingbat
Decorative printing symbol
symbol · font · typeface · ASCII · special character · keyboard · print · typeset · star symbol
glob
Amorphous soft mass
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- regexText-matching notation
- placeholderTemporary position marker
match · search · query · filter · filename · expansion · substitute · string · matching · command line
annotation
Added explanatory comment
superscript · bibliography · source · commentary · notation · cross-reference · acknowledgment · documentation · explanation · clarification
star
Luminous astronomical object
score · ranking · evaluation · grade · feedback · assessment · quality · recommendation · approval
times
Occurrences or multiplications
- productManufactured item for sale
- operatorOne who works machinery
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
calculation · expression · formula · equation · algebra · multiply · factor · operand · math symbol · mathematical
- punctuationperiod, comma, colon, apostrophe, semicolon
- star shapespentagram, double star, Star of David, nautical star, barn star
- star-shaped thingsstarfish, sheriff badge, star fruit, ninja star, star anise
- Symbols and Abbreviationsabbreviation, acronym, shorthand, initialism, contraction
- annotationsfootnote, annotations, marginalia, endnote, footnotes
- Star PatternsBig Dipper, Little Dipper, Orion, Southern Cross, Pleiades
asteriskunqualified
Lacking required credentials
clean record · no strings attached · unblemished · undisputed · unconditional