check mark

noun

1. check.

Word History and Origins

Origin of check mark¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

You can check the progress chart of your zone for the green check mark next to “Lift do not drink notice” for the all-clear.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

A green check mark appeared next to the song’s title because the 68-year-old had added it to his Liked Songs playlist at some point.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“This process could be designed to put a check mark in the due diligence box for shareholders, saying: ‘We looked out for you,’ ” Schilling said.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter and currently headed by tech magnate Elon Musk, has seemingly restored blue check marks for a number of high-profile users.

Read more on Salon

The subscriptions, which cost $8 a month, offer users a blue check mark — once limited to verified users like celebrities — and better promotion by X’s algorithm, among other perks.

Read more on New York Times