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What is this '*' called?

That symbol (*) is called an asterisk, derived from the Greek for "little star," and is commonly referred to as a "star" on phones and keyboards, used for footnotes, multiplication, wildcards in computing, or to censor words.
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What do we call '*'?

The asterisk (/ˈæstərɪsk/), *, is a typographical symbol that is a stylised image of star. An asterisk is usually five- or six-pointed in print and six- or eight-pointed when handwritten, though more complex forms exist. Its most common use is to call out a footnote.
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What does '*' mean?

The asterisk (\*) indicates various things depending on the context, most commonly a footnote/extra info, an omission, an ungrammatical word (linguistics), a wildcard (computing), or multiplication (math). In writing, it points to a note or corrects a typo, while in technology, it acts as a wildcard for search or means "all" in programming, like importing everything.
 
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What is this '#' symbol called?

Pound sign or pound

In the United States and Canada, the "#" key on a phone is commonly referred to as the pound sign, pound key, or simply pound. Dialing instructions to an extension such as #77, for example, can be read as "pound seven seven".
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What is the (@) symbol called?

In English, it is normally read aloud as "at", and is also commonly called the at symbol, commercial at (commat), or address sign.
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What is *_*?

The emoticon *_* generally signifies starry eyes, awe, shock, or wonder, like a cartoon character seeing something amazing, while _*_ (with a dash) can mean surprise or being overwhelmed, and in programming (like Scala), _* is a special operator for passing elements as arguments. The specific meaning depends heavily on context, but it's usually about strong, often positive, visual reactions or technical usage.
 
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Is it asterisk or asterix?

It's asterisk (*), the star-shaped symbol, but many people mispronounce it as "asterix" or "asterick" due to sound confusion (metathesis) or the similar-sounding French comic character Astérix, leading to the common misspelling "asterix"; the correct pronunciation emphasizes the 's' sound at the end: "as-ter-isk". 
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What's the difference between == and is *?

The 'is' is known as the identity operator. The == operator helps us compare the equality of objects. The is operator helps us check whether different variables point towards a similar object in the memory. We use the == operator in Python when the values of both the operands are very much equal.
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Is there a name for?!?

An interrobang (sometimes called an interabang or exclamation question mark) is a nonstandard double punctuation mark that combines the glyphs and functions of the question mark and exclamation point. The glyph for an interrobang is ‽, but you can also write it as !?, ?!, or ?!?
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What are the 14 punctuation marks?

The 14 common English punctuation marks include the period (.), comma (,), question mark (?), exclamation point (!), colon (:), semicolon (;), apostrophe ('), quotation marks (""), hyphen (-), dash (—), parentheses (()), brackets ([]), braces ({}), and ellipsis (...), used to structure sentences, show pauses, convey tone, and clarify meaning in writing.
 
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What is this '<' called?

The symbol < is called the less-than sign in mathematics, meaning the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right (e.g., 3<53 is less than 53<5). When paired with >, they form angle brackets (or chevrons) used in computing for tags (like <HTML>) or in writing to denote concepts like "implying" or as quotation marks.
 
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What does "" symbolize?

to represent by a symbol or symbols. to regard or treat as symbolic.
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What does * before a word mean in texting?

On a chat or text it serves to denote that you're not just saying that word on the new line, you're adding it in reference to a word from a previous chat or text line. So I imagine it's related to something having to do with conversational typos more than editable posts.
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What is Asterix's full name?

Asterix (French: Astérix or Astérix le Gaulois [asteʁiks lə ɡolwa], "Asterix the Gaul"; also known as Asterix and Obelix in some adaptations or The Adventures of Asterix) is a French comic album series about a Gaulish village which, thanks to a magic potion that enhances strength, resists the forces of Julius Caesar's ...
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What is ✱?

The symbol ✱ is the Heavy Asterisk, a bolder, visually stronger version of the standard asterisk (*), used in digital systems like Apple Notes/Forever Notes for highlighting critical notes, as a visual marker in UI/UX design, or as a special bullet point for emphasis in digital documents. It's a Unicode character (U+2731) from the Dingbats block, offering a more pronounced look than the common asterisk. 
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Is Asterix stronger than Obelix?

Obelix is much stronger than Asterix, inflicting higher damage. He can bring standing stones raining down on his foes, and can also absorb more damage than Asterix.
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What does ͡ ❛ ͜ʖ ͡ ❛ mean?

What does Lenny Face mean? Lenny Face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is an emoticon used to suggest a mischievous mood, imply sexual innuendo, or spam online discussions.
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What does 👁👄👁 mean from a girl?

The 👁️👄👁️ emoji combo from a girl usually means shock, disbelief, awkwardness, or "I can't believe you just said/did that," often with a hint of judgment or speechless surprise, like seeing something wild and just staring, or feeling weird about a situation. It's a visual "OMG" or "I'm speechless" that captures a moment of stunned silence or mild irritation, often implying, "Well, that happened" or "It is what it is".
 
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What is ∑ called?

This notation is the symbol ∑ (called "sigma"). This new symbol is a shorthand notation used to represent the sum of a number of terms having a common form. This shorthand notation is referred to as "summation notation" or "sigma notation".
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How do you say "I love you" in math?

You can say "I love you" in math using number codes like 143 (I-love-you, counting letters), creating equations like 9x - 7I > 3(3x - 7U) (solves to "I heart you"), drawing heart graphs, or using programming code, with 143 being the simplest and most common numerical way.
 
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What is ⇒?

The symbol ⇒ means "implies that" or "if...then", used in logic and mathematics to show that one statement's truth leads to another's, as in P ⇒ Q (if P is true, then Q is true). It's a shorthand for a conditional statement, connecting a premise (P) to a conclusion (Q), like "x=2 ⇒ x²=4" (if x=2, then x²=4). 
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