underscore
/ˌəndɝˈskɔɹ/
to emphasize the importance of
“The incident underscores the need for reform.”
Etymology — From under (Old English under) + score `to mark` from Old Norse skor `notch, tally`
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/ˌəndɝˈskɔɹ/
to emphasize the importance of
“The incident underscores the need for reform.”
Etymology — From under (Old English under) + score `to mark` from Old Norse skor `notch, tally`