Underscore Definition

ŭndər-skôr
underscored, underscores, underscoring
verb
underscored, underscores, underscoring
To underline.
Underscored the incorrect answers in red ink.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
To put emphasis on; stress.
In a press release, the leaders underscored their commitment to continued negotiations.
American Heritage
To cause to appear important or deserving of attention.
The energy crisis underscored the need to increase fuel efficiency.
American Heritage
Underscore is to emphasize something or to underline something.
When you emphasize the importance of following rules, this is an example of a time when you underscore the importance.
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noun
underscores
A line drawn under a word, passage, etc., as for emphasis.
Webster's New World
(music) A piece of background music.
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Other Word Forms of Underscore

Noun

Singular:
underscore
Plural:
underscores

Origin of Underscore

  • From under- +"Ž score.

    From Wiktionary

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