uncheck
Clear the box
To uncheck is to remove a checkmark from a box or option, typically in a digital interface.
Unchecking reverses a selection: Uncheck the box if you don't want promotional emails.
The word follows the pattern of other computing verbs like undo and uninstall—reversing a previous action.
Remove a selection mark
- unmarkRemove a selection indicator
- deselectCancel a selection
- toggleTwo-position switch
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
unselect · tickbox · option · selection · click · tap · remove · exclude
Turn to opposite
- cancelRevoke or terminate
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
- redoPerform once more
- revertReturn to earlier condition
restore · reset · change · modify · correct · amend · rectify · reconsider
Wrong action or decision
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- omissionFailure to include
- slipMinor error or misstep
- typoPrinting mistake
misclick · accidental · unintended · correction · fix · remedy · wrong · inaccuracy
Critical written assessment
- verifyConfirm accuracy or truth
- confirmValidate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
examine · proofread · audit · scrutinize · reassess · reexamine · reevaluate · quality control
untick
Remove a selection mark
clear · unselect · tickbox · option · selection · click · tap · remove · exclude · omit
reverse
Turn to opposite
revert · restore · reset · change · modify · correct · amend · rectify · reconsider · retract
mistake
Wrong action or decision
typo · misclick · accidental · unintended · correction · fix · remedy · wrong · inaccuracy · misstep
review
Critical written assessment
inspect · examine · proofread · audit · scrutinize · reassess · reexamine · reevaluate · quality control · accuracy