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uncheck

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛk/
  • rhymes with -ɛk

1

verb

Meaning 1

To remove a checkmark.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

Topics: computing, engineering, graphical-user-interface, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Uncheck the “save my password” box.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unselect, untick

Antonyms: check

2

verb

Meaning 2

To remove a previously checked-in passenger from the check-in system, allowing changes to the ticket.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, lifestyle, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, tourism, transport, travel

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: offload

Antonyms: check

History

Etymology

From un- + check.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: desmarcar — to remove a checkmark
  • Dutch: uitvinken — to remove a checkmark
  • Finnish: poistaa valinta — to remove a checkmark
  • French: décocher — to remove a checkmark
  • German: deaktivieren — to remove a checkmark
  • Spanish: deseleccionar — to remove a checkmark
  • Spanish: desmarcar — to remove a checkmark