Simple Definition of asterisk

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asterisk

noun

plural asterisks
: a symbol * that is used in printed text especially to tell someone to read a note that can be found at the bottom of a page

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“Asterisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/asterisk. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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