Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

check mark

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.86 in modern English

Syllables
check- -mark
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mark (✓) made to indicate confirmation of verification, completeness, correctness, choice, agreement, or acknowledgement.

Canadian usage; American usage

noun

In long jump, javelin and similar events, little mark alongside the runway which helps the athlete to set their steps just right for their performance.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

check marks (plural) checkmark (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

checkbox

Synonyms

tick tickmark check

Questions

What does check mark mean?
A mark (✓) made to indicate confirmation of verification, completeness, correctness, choice, agreement, or acknowledgement.

How to pronounce check mark

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