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 Definitions of underscore  [ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr]  

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Definition of 'underscore' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) underscore
to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis.

2.  underscore
to stress; emphasize.

3.  underscore
to provide music or a musical soundtrack for (a film).

4. (n.) underscore
a line drawn beneath something written or printed.

5.  underscore
music for a film soundtrack.

Etymology:  (1765–75)

Definition of 'underscore' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) underscore, underline
a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

2. (verb) underscore, underline, emphasize, emphasise
give extra weight to (a communication)
"Her gesture emphasized her words"

3. (verb) underline, underscore
draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to


Definition of 'underscore' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) underscore
to draw a mark or line under; to underline



'underscore' - Nearby Entries  

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