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check mark

American  

noun

  1. check.


Etymology

Origin of check mark

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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The European Commission said by allowing people to pay for a blue verified check mark on their profile, the platform "deceives users" because the firm is not "meaningfully verifying" who is behind the account.

From BBC

“I’m looking at the implementation column,” he said, “and it’s nothing but red check marks. That means we completed that task.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fifteen even displayed blue check marks, indicating they had been officially verified by the company.

From Salon

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.

From 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.

From Los Angeles Times