Asterisko (en. Asterisk)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A symbol resembling a star (*) used in texts.

The teacher highlighted important parts using an asterisk.

Isinalin ng guro ang mahalagang bahagi gamit ang asterisko.

Used to indicate footnotes or additional information.

There are asterisks in this reading that indicate notes.

May mga asterisko sa babasahing ito na nagsasaad ng mga tala.

A symbol also used in computer programming or mathematics.

In programming, the asterisk represents multiplication.

Sa programming, ang asterisko ay kumakatawan sa multiplication.

Greek

Place the asterisk

To mark a specific note or page.

Ilagay ang asterisko

note

A symbol or mark used to emphasize or provide additional information.

tala

square

A symbol used to express an aspect of mathematics or programming.

parisukat

a decorative or symbolic heavy mark within a text

There are so many asterisks in the report; it's like they really meant to confuse us.

Sobrang dami ng asterisk sa report, parang sinadya talagang lituhin kami.

accidentally typing 'star' in a text

I put an asterisk in the chat earlier; I thought it was a reply to you!

Nag-a-asterisko ako kanina sa chat, akala ko reply sa iyo yun!

anon or someone who remains unidentified

Is that the asterisk here? We have no idea who they are.

Siya na ba yung asterisk dito? Wala man lang tayong idea kung sino siya.