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underscoring

/ˌʌndərˈskɔːrɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does underscoring mean?

noun

A mark or line drawn under a word or phrase to indicate emphasis or to set it off from the rest of the text. In computing, a symbol or sequence of characters used to indicate a special key or function.

Example

"The writer used underscoring to highlight the title of the book."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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