asterisk
Pronunciation:
/ˈæstəɹɪsk/noun
Definitions
The symbol *.
Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
Example: They came into the tournament highly ranked, but with a little bit of an asterisk as their last two wins had been unconvincing.
verb
Definitions
To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.