Meaning ofasteriskin English

Noun

1. a star-shaped symbol * used for notes, omissions; marginal marks
   The editor inserted an asterisk to indicate a footnote.
2. a star-shaped symbol; used in printing
   The typesetter used an asterisk to separate the sections.
3. the symbol *
   The programmer used the asterisk symbol to represent multiplication.
4. something of little importance (marginal)
   The politician considered the rural areas to be an asterisk, of little consequence.
5. a blemish in achievement
   The athlete's injury was an asterisk on her otherwise perfect record.