What is asterisk?

Question

what is meant by asterisk?
what does it means?

Answer 1

https://www.technovelty.org/JUMP_LINK__&&__python__&&__JUMP_LINK/on-asterisks-in-python.html

Answer 2

In python asterisk is used to multiply arguments or to get the power of arguments.If is used inside function definition before argument identifier it means all arguement or for every arguments number
x * 1 --> multiplication
x ** 1 -->power
def f(*arg):---> argument's number

Answer 3

Asterisk is an open source framework for building communications applications. Asterisk turns an ordinary computer into a communications server. Asterisk powers IP PBX systems, VoIP gateways, conference servers and other custom solutions. It is used by small businesses, large businesses, call centers, carriers and government agencies, worldwide. Asterisk is free and open source. Asterisk is sponsored by Digium