Caret
noun
A symbol (^) used in writing and printing to show where something needs to be inserted.
She put a caret in the sentence to show where a new word needed to be added.
Often appears as...
- insert caret
- place a caret
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A character (^) used in computer science to represent various operations.
In several programming languages, the caret is used to denote the bitwise XOR operator.
Often appears as...
- caret operator
- bitwise xor caret
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A symbol (^) used in writing and printing to show where something needs to be inserted.
She put a caret in the sentence to show where a new word needed to be added.
Often appears as...
- insert caret
- place a caret
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A character (^) used in computer science to represent various operations.
In several programming languages, the caret is used to denote the bitwise XOR operator.
Often appears as...
- caret operator
- bitwise xor caret
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Editing Marks
A caret is often used by editors or during proofreading to indicate where additional text is required.
'I noticed a caret where the editor suggested adding a supporting fact.'
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clue
In hand-written text, the caret stands out to signal changes, making it an effective visual tool.
'After reviewing my draft, I saw carets indicating where to insert the missing dates.'
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Pause
Unlike commas or periods, carets do not indicate a pause in reading; they're for editing.
'Her essay had several carets, but it read smoothly without any pauses where they were placed.'
Pro Tip 1/3Editing Marks
A caret is often used by editors or during proofreading to indicate where additional text is required.
'I noticed a caret where the editor suggested adding a supporting fact.'
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clue
In hand-written text, the caret stands out to signal changes, making it an effective visual tool.
'After reviewing my draft, I saw carets indicating where to insert the missing dates.'
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Pause
Unlike commas or periods, carets do not indicate a pause in reading; they're for editing.
'Her essay had several carets, but it read smoothly without any pauses where they were placed.'
Pro Tip 1/3Editing Marks
A caret is often used by editors or during proofreading to indicate where additional text is required.
'I noticed a caret where the editor suggested adding a supporting fact.'
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clue
In hand-written text, the caret stands out to signal changes, making it an effective visual tool.
'After reviewing my draft, I saw carets indicating where to insert the missing dates.'
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Pause
Unlike commas or periods, carets do not indicate a pause in reading; they're for editing.
'Her essay had several carets, but it read smoothly without any pauses where they were placed.'
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Quote examples
John Casey
Writing is rewriting; rewriting is writing - from the first crossed-out word in the first sentence to the last word inserted above a caret, that most helpful handwritten stroke.
Quote examples
John Casey
Writing is rewriting; rewriting is writing - from the first crossed-out word in the first sentence to the last word inserted above a caret, that most helpful handwritten stroke.
Example 1 of 1
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