underscore
//ˌʌndərˈskɔːr//
Verb
underscoreInfinitive
underscorePresent tense
underscoredPast tense
underscoredPast participle
underscoringPresent participle
underscoresThird-person singular
1
To emphasize or stress the importance of something.
The report underscores the need for immediate action.
2
To draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis.
Please underscore the important words in the text.
Noun
underscoreSingular
underscoresPlural
1
A line drawn under a word or text, typically used for emphasis.
The teacher put an underscore under the important words.
2
The character '_' used in computing and writing, also called an underline.
Use an underscore to separate words in the file name.