What does CARET mean?

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Part of speech: noun

Definition: A caret is a symbol (^) used to indicate where something is to be inserted in a text, or to show where a correction is to be made.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkærət/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkærət/

Origin and Usage: The word "caret" comes from the Latin word "caret" which means "it lacks." The symbol "^" was first used as a proofreading mark in the 17th century to indicate where a letter, word, or phrase was to be inserted. It is still commonly used in writing and editing today.

Synonyms: insert mark, proofreading mark

Related Words: acerb, carte, crate, react, trace

Example Sentences:

• The caret symbol is often used in proofreading to indicate where text is to be inserted.
• She placed a caret above the misspelled word in the document.
• The editor used a caret to indicate where a paragraph should be moved.