checkbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.
  2. An on-screen box that can be optionally filled with a check mark, to enable or disable a setting.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-checkbox.wav /ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks/

Word forms

checkbox checkboxes check box

Etymology

From check + box.

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