checkbox

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/

Noun

Singular checkbox

Plural checkboxes

a tax form; note the three checkboxes for item 13

checkboxes on a Web page

1. A checkbox is a space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.
2. (graphical user interface) A checkbox is an on-screen box that can be optionally filled with a check mark, to enable or disable a setting.