underscore

[ verb uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr; noun uhn-der-skawr, -skohr ]
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verb (used with object),un·der·scored, un·der·scor·ing.
  1. to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis.

  2. to stress; emphasize: The recent tragedy underscores the danger of disregarding safety rules.

noun
  1. a line drawn beneath something written or printed.

  2. music for a film soundtrack; background for a film or stage production.

Origin of underscore

1
First recorded in 1765–75; under- + score

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British Dictionary definitions for underscore

underscore

verb(ˌʌndəˈskɔː) (tr)
  1. to draw or score a line or mark under

  2. to stress or reinforce

noun(ˈʌndəˌskɔː)
  1. a line drawn under written matter

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