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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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X in June sought to mollify the EU by adding a disclaimer to the checkmark.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

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

But part of the sell is that without that $8 checkmark, Twitter is just worse.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 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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