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underscore. (ʌndəʳskɔːʳ ) verb B2. If something such as an action or an event underscores another, it draws attention to the other thing and emphasizes its importance. [...] [mainly US] regional note: in BRIT, usually use underline. See full entry for 'underscore'. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Define underscore. underscore synonyms, underscore pronunciation, underscore translation, English dictionary definition of underscore. tr.v. un·der·scored , un·der·scor·ing , un·der·scores 1. To underline: underscored the incorrect answers in red ink.
transitive verb To put emphasis on; stress. transitive verb To cause to appear important or deserving of attention. noun A line drawn under writing or text to indicate emphasis or italic type. from The Century Dictionary. To draw a mark or line under; underline, as for emphasis.
Underscored or underlined text. An underscore or underline is a line drawn under a segment of text. In proofreading, underscoring is a convention that says "set this text in italic type ", traditionally used on manuscript or typescript as an instruction to the printer. Its use to add emphasis in modern finished documents is generally avoided.
underscores; underscored; underscoring. Britannica Dictionary definition of UNDERSCORE. [+ object] 1. : to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something) These failures underscore the difficulty of what we're attempting to do. The President's visit underscores the administration's commitment to free trade. 2.
Synonyms for UNDERSCORE: emphasize, reinforce, underline, deepen, enhance, accentuate, stress, bring out; Antonyms of UNDERSCORE: reduce, minimize, de-emphasize ...
