asterisk
/ˈæstəɹɪsk/
/ˈæstəɹɪsk/
noun
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The symbol *.
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Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
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A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
"They came into the tournament highly ranked, but with a little bit of an asterisk as their last two wins had been unconvincing."
verb
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To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.