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check marks

check marks is the plural of check mark.

Meaning of check mark

Noun

check mark (plural check marks)

  1. (Canada, Philippines, US) A mark (✓) made to indicate confirmation of verification, completeness, correctness, choice, agreement, or acknowledgement.
    • Put a check mark in the box corresponding to the correct answer.
    Synonyms:
    tick, tickmark
  2. 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.

Questions about check marks

What is check marks the plural of?
Check marks is the plural of check mark.

Words near check marks in the dictionary

  1. check into
  2. check is in the mail
  3. check key
  4. check keys
  5. check mark
  6. check marks
  7. check minus
  8. check minuses
  9. check nut
  10. check nuts
  11. check off

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