Box-ticking

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The completion of a form containing multiple-choice questions in which one or more boxes need to be ticked by way of an answer. British, uncountable

    ""It's not a box-ticking exercise and we now have a fantastic culture where people can talk about their mental health, get the support they need and colleagues support each other.""

  2. 2
    Completion of bureaucratic processes of little practical use. British, broadly, figuratively, uncountable

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""It's not a box-ticking exercise and we now have a fantastic culture where people can talk about their mental health, get the support they need and colleagues support each other.""

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