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(un′dər līn′; also, for v., un′dər līn′)

transitive verb underlined, underlining

to draw a line beneath; underscore
to stress or emphasize

noun

a line underneath, as an underscore

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transitive verb un·der·lined, un·der·lin·ing, un·der·lines

To draw a line under; emphasize or cause to stand out; underscore.
To emphasize; stress.

noun (ŭnˈdər-līnˌ)

A line under something, such as a symbol, word, or phrase, used to indicate emphasis or italic type.

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