checkbox
noun
check·box
ˈchek-ˌbäks 
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.
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These checkbox initiatives, among others, are designed more for optics than substance.
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Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Conclusion The verdict is clear: Sustainability has transformed from a checkbox to a business necessity.
—Jeff Sprau, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This subtle shift reframes progress as a continuum, not a checkbox.
—Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Ensure Training Goes Beyond Practical Skills Training must be more than a checkbox.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Conclusion The verdict is clear: Sustainability has transformed from a checkbox to a business necessity.
—Jeff Sprau, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This subtle shift reframes progress as a continuum, not a checkbox.
—Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Ensure Training Goes Beyond Practical Skills Training must be more than a checkbox.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Checkbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkbox. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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