noun
definition
An underline; a line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
definition
A piece of background music.
verb
definition
To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
definition
To emphasize or draw attention to.
example
I wish to underscore the importance of proper formatting.
Examples of underscores in a Sentence
During grilling, the marinade forms an herb crust that underscores the sweetness of the lamb.
New products include technical outerwear that underscores the company's emphasis on performance technology.
By withdrawing public subsidy for Sinn Fein Members it underscores the disapproval of all true democrats for what has happened.
The macro names consist of several words, separated by underscores, going from most general to most specific.
Frequently the subdomain matches the linked phrase, with spaces replaced by underscores or hyphens.
The reluctance of the refugees to move again underscores some of the problems that have plagued relief organizations, particularly the UN.
High benefit dependency underscores the nature of poverty at the peace line.
The nature of the Working Museum encouraged their continued use just underscores what we all know - that they were once working.
Ebay suggests that you use an ID with a combination of numbers, letters and characters like dashes, asterisks, periods or underscores.
This means that instead of lying flat against the body, the suit furls, and it underscores the need for choosing a thong that fits comfortably and conforms to the shape of your body.
The Speedo brand has been available since 1914 and its persitent status as a top swim line underscores its commitment to quality products.
The music not only underscores the action and the emotions, but in shows like Drop Dead Diva, it gives the actors and actresses a chance to really show what they can do.
Resist the urge to use hyphens or underscores in the name - they are easily misplaced and can result in emails getting sent that don't ever reach you.