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Definition of checkmark

checkmark

/ˈtʃɛk.mɑːrk/
check · mark
Plural:checkmarks
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Past Simple:checkmarked
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Past Participle:checkmarked
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Present Participle:checkmarking
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checkmark Lexical Profile

checkmark Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A written or printed symbol (typically ✓) used to indicate that something has been verified, approved, completed, or selected.

Example

"Please place a checkmark next to each item on the inventory list once it has been packed."

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• verb

1

North American To place a checkmark beside or upon (an item, box, or document) to indicate verification, selection, or completion.

Example

"She checkmarked all the required fields on the digital application before submitting it."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly written as two words ("check mark") in formal American English, though the solid compound "checkmark" is widespread in digital and informal contexts; in British English, the standard equivalent is "tick".

• Nearby Words

checkers
checking
checklist
checkmark
checkmate
checkout
checkpoint

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Checkmark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/checkmark
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