1. A small star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing or printing to mark a footnote, omission, or special note.

1. To mark with an asterisk.

Examples

• The footnote was indicated by an asterisk at the bottom of the page.
• She placed an asterisk next to the important dates in the document.
• The recipe had an asterisk to show which ingredients were optional.
• He decided to asterisk the words that needed further explanation.
• In the chart, an asterisk denoted data that was still being verified.
• The editor asterisked several passages that required revision.