checkmark

American  

[chek-mahrk] / ˈtʃɛkˌmɑrk /

verb (used with object)

1. to indicate by a check mark.

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Etymology

Origin of checkmark

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

Example Sentences

The breaches included the deceptive design of its "blue checkmark" for supposedly verified accounts, and failure to provide access to public data for researchers.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

But now it has become a combination of the two - with a person simply seen as prominent if they are followed by enough people with a checkmark of their own.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

You can buy a blue checkmark but you can’t buy Louis CK’s red carpet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

Peggy pencils in a little checkmark in the red folder, and says, “Did you have a good New Year?”

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle