underscore
pronunciation
How to pronounce underscore in British English:
UK [ˌʌndəˈskɔ:(r)]
How to pronounce underscore in American English:
US [ˌʌndərˈskɔ(r)]
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- Noun:
- a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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- Verb:
- give extra weight to (a communication)
- draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
Word Origin
- underscore (v.)
- 1771, "to draw a line under," from under + score (v.). The figurative sense of "to emphasize" is attested from 1891. Noun meaning "a line drawn below (something)" is recorded from 1901.
Example
- 1. Even questions on the national driving exam underscore the potential peril .
- 2. It is important to underscore that globalization is not just an economic phenomenon .
- 3. The diplomatic cables reviewed by reuters underscore beijing 's growing frustration with the situation .
- 4. The findings from this study underscore how complex addressing quality and patient experience can be .
- 5. And they underscore a new appreciation that success in japan is no longer enough .