Checkbox

//ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.
  2. 2
    An on-screen box that can be optionally filled with a check mark, to enable or disable a setting.

Synonyms

All synonyms
tick boxtickbox

Etymology

From check + box.

Related phrases

checkbox compliancecheck mark

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