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Meaning of exclamation mark

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

exclamation mark

Pronunciation:/ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk//ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Punctuation mark “!” (used to denote excitement, surprise or shock).

    Example: The excessive use of exclamation marks devalues their effect, but is typical of concise genres such as cartoons, not reference works!