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underscore

Syllabification: (un·der·score)
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Definition of underscore

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈəndərˌskôr/
  • a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis.
  • (on a computer or typewriter keyboard) a short horizontal line (_) on the baseline.

verb

[with object]
  • underline (something).
  • emphasize:the company underscored the progress made with fuel cells

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