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1underscore

verb un·der·score \ˈən-dər-ˌskr\

: to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something)

: to draw a line under (something)

Full Definition of UNDERSCORE

transitive verb
1
:  to draw a line under :  underline
2
:  to make evident :  emphasize, stress <arrived early to underscore the importance of the occasion>
3
:  to provide (action on film) with accompanying music
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First Known Use of UNDERSCORE

1771

Other Printing Terms

epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, widow

2underscore

noun

Definition of UNDERSCORE

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

First Known Use of UNDERSCORE

1901

Other Printing Terms

epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, underscore, widow
UNDERSCORE[1] Defined for Kids

underscore

verb un·der·score \ˈən-dər-ˌskr\
un·der·scoredun·der·scor·ing

Definition of UNDERSCORE for Kids

1
:  underline 1
2
:  emphasize

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