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    underscore

    noun

    • 1. a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis.

    verb

    • 1. underline (something).

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  2. UNDERSCORE definition: 1. to underline 2. the character _ on a computer keyboard, used to draw a line under a letter or…. Learn more.

  3. noun. 1. : a line drawn under a word or line especially for emphasis or to indicate intent to italicize. 2. : music accompanying the action and dialogue of a film. Synonyms. Verb. accentuate. bring out. emphasize.

  4. UNDERSCORE meaning: 1. to underline 2. the character _ on a computer keyboard, used to draw a line under a letter or…. Learn more.

  5. To underscore is to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation. When you're involved in a debate, it’s wise to underscore the points that best support your argument. Literally, underscore means “to underline,” or draw a line beneath a word to emphasize it.

  6. to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis. to stress; emphasize: The recent tragedy underscores the danger of disregarding safety rules. noun. a line drawn beneath something written or printed. music for a film soundtrack; background for a film or stage production. Discover More. Word History and Origins.

  7. If you underscore something such as a word or a sentence, you draw a line underneath it in order to make people notice it or give it extra importance. [ mainly US ] He heavily underscored his note to Shelley.

  8. Define underscore. underscore synonyms, underscore pronunciation, underscore translation, English dictionary definition of underscore. tr.v. un·der·scored , un·der·scor·ing , un·der·scores 1. To underline: underscored the incorrect answers in red ink. 2. a. To put emphasis on; stress: In a...

  9. to emphasize or show that something is important or true. underscore something His speech underscored the need for a clear policy. underscore how, what, etc… Her question underscored how little she understood him. underscore that… The report underscored that the project enjoyed considerable support in both countries. it is underscored that…

  10. UNDERSCORE definition: to emphasize the importance of something. Learn more.

  11. underscore meaning, definition, what is underscore: to emphasize the fact that something is ...: Learn more.