Asterisk

usgb/ˈæstərɪsk/
noun

It's a symbol that looks like a little star (*) used in text to direct your attention to a footnote or annotation.

In the report, all the significant points were followed by an asterisk leading to detailed footnotes.
Visual representation of "asterisk" - It's a symbol that looks like a little star (*) used in text to direct your attention to a footnote or annotation.

Often appears as...

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Referencing Details

An asterisk directs readers to additional information, often at the bottom of the page.

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See the sections marked with an asterisk* for more examples.
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Highlighting Exceptions

Used to indicate special cases or exceptions in a list or text.

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Items with an asterisk* are not included in the sale.
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Academic Writing

Commonly used in academic texts for citations and clarifications.

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Several studies* have supported this theory.
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