prechecked

Examined in advance

Prechecked describes something that has been checked or selected in advance, typically a box or option on a form.

A prechecked box already has a checkmark when you arrive: The newsletter signup was prechecked, so I had to uncheck it.

The practice is common in online forms and often criticized for manipulating users into unwanted agreements.

verification

verified

Confirmed as accurate

examined · reviewed · audited · assessed · evaluated · authenticated · scrutinized · approved · certified · accredited

preparation

prearranged

Organized ahead of time

preloaded · prefilled · preapproved · preauthorized · prequalified · preregistered · preprocessed · prescheduled · preconfigured · preformatted

forms

checkbox

Toggleable selection indicator

ticked · default · option · box · field · form · input · toggle · setting · preference

compliance

audit

Formal accounts examination

authentication · safeguard · protocol · regulation · standard · requirement · procedure · inspection · certification · accreditation

Opposites
verification status

precheckedunchecked

Not controlled or limited

unverified · uninspected · unexamined · unreviewed · pending review

default selection state

precheckedunchecked

Not controlled or limited

deselected · unselected · opt-in · blank · empty

Phrases
Family

precheck, prechecks, prechecking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G