Highlighting: meaning, definitions and examples

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highlighting

 

[ ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

text

The act of selecting or emphasizing something in a text or image, typically by making it stand out visually.

Synonyms

accentuation, emphasis, underlining

Examples of usage

  • The highlighting in the document really helped to draw attention to the important points.
  • She used yellow highlighting to mark the key dates in her calendar.
Context #2 | Verb

text

To mark or emphasize something in a text or image by making it stand out visually.

Synonyms

accentuate, emphasize, underline

Examples of usage

  • She is highlighting the important sections of the report.
  • I will highlight the key information in the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "highlighting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destaque

🇮🇳 हाइलाइटिंग

🇩🇪 Hervorhebung

🇮🇩 penyorotan

🇺🇦 виділення

🇵🇱 podkreślenie

🇯🇵 ハイライト

🇫🇷 mise en évidence

🇪🇸 resaltado

🇹🇷 vurgulama

🇰🇷 강조

🇸🇦 تسليط الضوء

🇨🇿 zvýraznění

🇸🇰 zvýraznenie

🇨🇳 突出

🇸🇮 poudarjanje

🇮🇸 áhersla

🇰🇿 ерекшелеу

🇬🇪 გამოყოფა

🇦🇿 vurğulama

🇲🇽 resaltado

Etymology

The word 'highlighting' originated from the verb 'highlight' which dates back to the 17th century. It combines 'high' and 'light', suggesting bringing attention to something by making it brighter or more prominent. The concept of highlighting has been used in various forms throughout history, from illuminated manuscripts in medieval times to modern digital highlighting tools.

See also: highlighted, highlighter, highlighters.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,112, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.