What dose * stand for?

Question

what dose *stand for

Answer 1

Multiplication operator. Python uses "*" instead of "x"

Answer 2

in regex * means 0 or more of the preceding expression

Answer 3

It means times (x) but if there are two then it means to the power of.

Answer 4

* is used as (X) for multiplication AND ** IS FOR SQUARING A NUMBER

Answer 5

multiply