checkmark

American

[chek-mahrk] / ˈtʃɛkˌmɑrk /

verb (used with object)

to indicate by a check mark.

Etymology

Origin of checkmark

First recorded in 1955–60; check ¹ + mark ¹

Example Sentences

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The commission also said that X's breaches included the deceptive design of its "blue checkmark" for supposedly verified accounts, and its failure to provide access to public data for researchers.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

A glance at the checkmark gave it an unfortunate air of legitimacy.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

Now, though, it is necessary to pay to subscribe to X Premium to receive a checkmark.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

The blue checkmark, or verified badge, means that the X account has an active paid premium subscription, but it does not undergo a review previously used by Twitter to verify the account’s authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

However, once they got Toby alone, it was evident to him that they were fishing—looking for any checkmark against Jimmy.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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