Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

checkmark

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
check-mark
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To mark with a ✓ symbol; to tick.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From check + mark.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does checkmark mean?
Alternative form of check mark.
Where does checkmark come from?
From check + mark.

How to pronounce checkmark

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