caret

[ˈkærət]

caret Definition

• 1. a symbol (^) used to indicate where something is to be inserted in a text
• 2. a mark (‸) used by editors and proofreaders to indicate where something is to be inserted in a text

Using caret: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caret" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Use the caret to insert the missing word.

• Example

  The proofreader marked the typo with a caret.

caret Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for caret

• cursor
• marker
• indicator
• insertion point

Phrases with caret

• upside-down caret

  a symbol (∨) used in logic to represent disjunction or logical 'OR'

  Example

  In Boolean algebra, the upside-down caret represents logical 'OR'.

• caret browsing

  a feature in web browsers that allows users to navigate web pages using the keyboard instead of a mouse

  Example

  Caret browsing can be useful for people with mobility impairments or those who prefer keyboard navigation.

• caret notation

  a system of indicating mathematical operations using the caret symbol (^)

  Example

  Caret notation is commonly used to represent exponents in mathematics.

Origins of caret

from Latin 'caret', meaning 'it lacks'

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Summary: caret in Brief

A 'caret' [ˈkærət] is a symbol used to indicate where something is to be inserted in a text. It is also used by editors and proofreaders to indicate where something is to be inserted in a text. The term has extended meanings like 'upside-down caret,' which represents logical 'OR,' and 'caret browsing,' a feature in web browsers that allows users to navigate web pages using the keyboard. 'Caret notation' is a system of indicating mathematical operations using the caret symbol.