Definition of underscore
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Examples of underscore in a Sentence
These failures underscore the difficulty of what we're attempting to do.
The President's visit underscores the administration's commitment to free trade.
She underscored the most important points.
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Definition of underscore
1 : a line drawn under a word or line especially for emphasis or to indicate intent to italicize
2 : music accompanying the action and dialogue of a film
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Other Printing Terms
epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, underscore, widow
UNDERSCORE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of underscore for English Language Learners
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: to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something)
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: to draw a line under (something)
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