Definition of octothorp in English:

octothorp

(also octothorpe)

noun ˈɒktə(ʊ)θɔːpˈäktəˌTHôrp

Another term for the symbol # (the hash sign or pound sign).
Example sentencesExamples
- This starts with an octothorpe and consists of 6 hex numbers.
- By dialing the octothorpe (#) and 44, then saying ‘Messages,’ a subscriber can retrieve voice mail.
- Common names for an octothorpe include number sign, hash (most common in the UK), or pound (US standard usage).

Origin

1970s: of uncertain origin; probably from octo- (referring to the eight points on the symbol) + the surname Thorpe.

Definition of octothorp in US English:

octothorp

(also octothorpe)

nounˈäktəˌTHôrp

Another term for the pound sign (#).
〈主北美〉“井”号
Example sentencesExamples
- This starts with an octothorpe and consists of 6 hex numbers.
- By dialing the octothorpe (#) and 44, then saying ‘Messages,’ a subscriber can retrieve voice mail.
- Common names for an octothorpe include number sign, hash (most common in the UK), or pound (US standard usage).

Origin

1970s: of uncertain origin; probably from octo- (referring to the eight points on the symbol) + the surname Thorpe.

词汇	octothorp
释义	Definition of octothorp in English: octothorp (also octothorpe) noun ˈɒktə(ʊ)θɔːpˈäktəˌTHôrp Another term for the symbol # (the hash sign or pound sign). Example sentencesExamples This starts with an octothorpe and consists of 6 hex numbers. By dialing the octothorpe (#) and 44, then saying ‘Messages,’ a subscriber can retrieve voice mail. Common names for an octothorpe include number sign, hash (most common in the UK), or pound (US standard usage). Origin 1970s: of uncertain origin; probably from octo- (referring to the eight points on the symbol) + the surname Thorpe. Definition of octothorp in US English: octothorp (also octothorpe) nounˈäktəˌTHôrp Another term for the pound sign (#). 〈主北美〉“井”号 Example sentencesExamples This starts with an octothorpe and consists of 6 hex numbers. By dialing the octothorpe (#) and 44, then saying ‘Messages,’ a subscriber can retrieve voice mail. Common names for an octothorpe include number sign, hash (most common in the UK), or pound (US standard usage). Origin 1970s: of uncertain origin; probably from octo- (referring to the eight points on the symbol) + the surname Thorpe.
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