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caret

/ˈkær.ɪt/

/ˈkɛr.ɪt/

Translations

caretnoun

carets

/ˈkær.ɪt/

/ˈkɛr.ɪt/

The editor used a caret to indicate where the text should be inserted.

Редактор использовал вставку, чтобы указать, где должен быть вставлен текст.

Additional translations

знак вставки

Synonyms

caretverb

careted

Past Simple

careted

Past Participle

careting

Gerund

/ˈkær.ɪt/

/ˈkær.ət/

caretadjective

more caret

Comp.

most caret

Super.

Used attributively, especially in computing contexts (e.g., "caret browsing").

caretnoun

A mark (^) used in writing and printing to indicate where something is to be inserted.

The editor used a caret to show where the missing word should be added in the sentence.

In computing, a small blinking cursor or indicator showing where the next typed character will appear in a text field.

When caret browsing is enabled, you can move the caret with the arrow keys.

caretverb

To mark or insert with a caret symbol (^).

The proofreader careted several omissions in the manuscript.

caretadjective

Relating to or denoting navigation or selection controlled by a caret cursor.

Many modern browsers support caret browsing mode.