checkbox

noun

check·​box ˈchek-ˌbäks How to pronounce checkbox (audio)
variants or check box
plural checkboxes or check boxes
: a small box (as in a checklist) in which to place a check mark (see check entry 2 sense 7) to make a selection, indicate completion of a task, etc.

Examples of checkbox in a Sentence

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Ars Video Now, where there was once a checkbox in ChatGPT's interface to disable or enable memory tracking, there are two checkboxes. ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025 Leadership must set the tone by prioritizing security as a fundamental business value rather than a compliance checkbox. Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Identity and access management (IAM) cybersecurity measures have transformed beyond a technical checkbox to an important part of business operations. Nick Rowe, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Ask For Regular Input; Acknowledge Contributions Publicly Make inclusion a habit, not a checkbox. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for checkbox

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of checkbox was in 1944

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“Checkbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkbox. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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