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ampersand
/ˈæmpɝˌsænd/
noun
the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'
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apostrophe
/əˈpɑstɹəˌfi/
noun
the symbol ' used in writing to show possession or omission of letters or numbers
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asterisk
/ˈæstɝɪsk/
noun
the symbol * used in writing or printing to show that there is more information about something in the footnote or as an indication of importance or omission
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backslash
/ˈbækˌsɫæʃ/
noun
the symbol (\), used in some computer commands
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brace
/ˈbɹeɪs/
noun
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
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bracket
/ˈbɹækɪt/
noun
each of the two symbols [ ] used to indicate that the enclosed numbers or words should be considered separately
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bullet point
/bˈʊlɪt pˈɔɪnt/
noun
any of the various items in a list that are marked by a circle, square, diamond, etc. to indicate importance; the printed symbol is also called a bullet point
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colon
/ˈkoʊɫən/
noun
the punctuation mark : used to introduce a quotation, explanation, or list of items
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comma
/ˈkɑmə/
noun
the mark , used to separate items in a list or indicate a pause in a sentence
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dash
/ˈdæʃ/
noun
the punctuation mark - used in writing to separate parts of a sentence, instead of a colon or brackets
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ditto
/ˈdɪtoʊ/
noun
the symbol〃used under a word in a list to show that it is repeated and to avoid writing it down again
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dot
/ˈdɑt/
noun
a small, round mark or spot
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hyphen
/ˈhaɪfən/
noun
the punctuation mark - used to join two words to form a new one, or to indicate an element is missing (as for instance right- and left-handed), or to show that the remaining letters of a word situated at the end of a line are at the beginning of the next one
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mark
/ˈmɑɹk/
noun
a symbol used in writing or in print that signifies or is a record of something
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period
/ˈpɪɹiəd/
noun
the symbol . used to mark the end of a sentence or an abbreviation
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parenthesis
/pɝˈɛnθəsɪs/
noun
either of the symbols ( ) used in writing to enclose extra information that is given or to group a symbolic unit in logic or mathematics
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point
/ˈpɔɪnt/
noun
the punctuation mark . used to indicate that a sentence or an abbreviation is ended
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pound sign
/pˈaʊnd sˈaɪn/
noun
the symbol £ used in writing or printing to represent the British unit of currency
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punctuation mark
/pˌʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən mˈɑːɹk/
noun
any mark such as a period, comma, brackets, etc., used in writing to divide phrases and sentences and to make them clearly understood
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question mark
/kwˈɛstʃən mˈɑːɹk/
noun
the mark ? used at the end of a sentence to show that it is a question
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quotation mark
/kwoʊtˈeɪʃən mˈɑːɹk/
noun
either of the symbols " " or ' ' used before and after a word or words to indicate the beginning and the end of a title or quoted remark, or to mark a jargon
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quote
/ˈkwoʊt/
noun
(plural) another way of saying quotation marks
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semicolon
/sˌɛmɪkˈoʊlən/
noun
the punctuation mark ; used to separate the items in a list or to indicate a pause between two main clauses in a compound sentence
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slash
/ˈsɫæʃ/
noun
the symbol / used in print or writing to indicate alternatives or fractions, etc.
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hyphenation
/ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/
noun
the insertion of a hyphen (-) between syllables or parts of a word that cannot fit on a single line
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double dagger
/dˈʌbəl dˈæɡɚ/
noun
a punctuation symbol used to indicate additional information or a footnote reference in written text
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bullet operator
/bˈʊlɪt ˈɑːpɚɹˌeɪɾɚ/
noun
a typographical symbol used to denote individual items in a list or to visually separate and organize information in a concise manner
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section sign
/sˈɛkʃən sˈaɪn/
noun
a typographical symbol used to indicate a specific section or division within a document, often used in legal or academic contexts to reference a particular part or topic
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guillemet
/ɡˈɪlɛmɪt/
noun
a single typographical symbol, either the opening or closing angle quotation mark (« or ») used in various languages to indicate quotations or enclose text with a special meaning
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ampersat
/ˈæmpɚsˌæt/
noun
the symbol @, that is used in email addresses and other forms of electronic communication
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caret symbol
/kˈæɹət sˈɪmbəl/
noun
a small, V-shaped symbol often used in mathematics and computer programming to indicate exponentiation, bitwise XOR operations, or to mark insertions or corrections in text
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interpunct
/ˌɪntɚpˈʌŋkt/
noun
a punctuation mark that consists of a small dot used to separate or clarify elements within a sentence, such as in decimal numbers, abbreviations, or to indicate word boundaries in some languages
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ellipsis
/ɪlˈɪpsɪs/
noun
a punctuation mark consisting of three dots that indicates the omission of words or a pause in speech, often used to create suspense, indicate trailing off, or show incomplete thoughts in writing
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emoticon
/əˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/
noun
a sign formed by keyboard characters to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, used on social media or in text messages
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interrobang
/ˌɪntɚɹˈoʊbæŋ/
noun
a punctuation mark that combines the question mark and exclamation mark, used to express a mixture of surprise and inquiry, or to convey a rhetorical question with emphasis
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en dash
/ˈɛn dˈæʃ/
noun
a punctuation mark that is slightly longer than a hyphen (-) and is used to indicate a range or connection between two elements, such as dates, times, or numbers. It can also be used to show contrast or connection between words or phrases
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em dash
/ɛm dˈæʃ/
noun
a punctuation mark that is longer than both a hyphen (-) and an en dash (–)
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parenthetical comma
/pɚɹɪnθˈɛɾɪkəl kˈɑːmə/
noun
a punctuation mark used to set off nonessential or supplementary information within a sentence, indicating a slight pause or separation of the parenthetical element from the rest of the sentence
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serial comma
/sˈiəɹɪəl kˈɑːmə/
noun
a comma used before the conjunction (usually "and" or "or") in a list of three or more items, providing clarity and avoiding ambiguity
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double quotation mark
/dˈʌbəl kwoʊtˈeɪʃən mˈɑːɹk/
noun
a punctuation mark consisting of two parallel horizontal lines used to enclose quoted or cited material
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single quotation mark
/sˈɪŋɡəl kwoʊtˈeɪʃən mˈɑːɹk/
noun
a punctuation mark consisting of a curved or slanted line used to enclose quoted or cited material within a larger quotation or to indicate a word or phrase as being ironic, unconventional, or used in a specialized sense
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dagger
/ˈdæɡɝ/
noun
a typographical symbol resembling a cross or plus sign (+) that is often used to indicate a footnote or reference in written or printed text
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exclamation point
/ɛksklɐmˈeɪʃən pˈɔɪnt/
noun
the mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.
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pilcrow
/pˈɪlkɹoʊ/
noun
a typographical symbol that resembles a backward-facing "P" (¶)
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