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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Ars Video Now, where there was once a checkbox in ChatGPT's interface to disable or enable memory tracking, there are two checkboxes.
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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
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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
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“Checkbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkbox. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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