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checkbox

Checkbox (noun) means a space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.

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.
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Etymology

From check + box.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of checkbox?

"checkbox" (noun) means a space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.

What are the different meanings of checkbox?

"checkbox" has 2 main meanings: 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.

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