HIGHLIGHT


Meaning of HIGHLIGHT in English

I. ˈhī-ˌlīt noun

Date: circa 1889

1. : the lightest spot or area (as in a painting) : any of several spots in a modeled drawing or painting that receives the greatest amount of illumination

2. : something (as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest

II. transitive verb

( -light·ed ; -light·ing )

Date: 1927

1. : to throw a strong light on

2.

a. : to center attention on

b. : to constitute a highlight of

3.

a. : to mark (text) with a highlighter

b. : to cause (as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on a computer screen

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.