check mark

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Noun

check mark (plural check marks)

1. (Canada, US, Philippines) A mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement.

   Synonyms: tick (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), tickmark (India)

   Put a check mark in the box corresponding to the correct answer.

2. (athletics) 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.

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Translations

mark indicating agreement — see tick

athletics

Finnish: askelmerkki (fi)