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Definition of checkbox

checkbox

/ˈtʃɛk.bɑːks/
check · box
Plural:checkboxes
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• noun

1

A small square box on a printed form or a computer screen that can be selected or marked to choose an option or indicate that a task has been completed.

Example

"Please click the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions before submitting your registration."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While "checkbox" is the standard term in North America and global computing contexts, "tickbox" is commonly used in British and Commonwealth English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'check' (a mark of verification) and 'box', originally referring to a small square on a printed form to be filled with a checkmark. The term was later adopted into computing for digital graphical user interfaces.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Checkbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/checkbox
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