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Asterisk

usgb/ˈæstərɪsk/Volume
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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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