checkbox

English

/ˈtʃɛkbɒks/, /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/

noun
Definitions
  • A space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.
  • (graphical user interface) An on-screen box that can be optionally filled with a check mark, to enable or disable a setting.

Etymology

Compound from English check + English box (verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch).

Origin

English

box

Gloss

verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

箱

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