unchecking
Clearing a box
Unchecking is removing a checkmark from a box or option, typically in software interfaces.
When you uncheck a setting, you disable or deselect it: Try unchecking the "remember password" box.
The action reverses a previous selection.
Toggleable selection indicator
- toggleTwo-position switch
- optionAvailable course of action
- selectionChosen item or items
- tickParasitic eight-legged pest
tickbox · form · interface · button · menu · settings · preferences · filter
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
- inattentionLack of focus
- disregardWillful lack of attention
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
heedlessness · laxity · slackness · remissness · irresponsibility · omission · dereliction · sloppiness
Formal accounts examination
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- reviewCritical written assessment
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
testing · screening · monitoring · assessment · evaluation · examination · analysis · investigation
checkbox
Toggleable selection indicator
tick · tickbox · form · interface · button · menu · settings · preferences · filter · criteria
oversight
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
- inattentionLack of focus
- disregardWillful lack of attention
negligence · heedlessness · laxity · slackness · remissness · irresponsibility · omission · dereliction · sloppiness · complacency
audit
Formal accounts examination
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- reviewCritical written assessment
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
validation · testing · screening · monitoring · assessment · evaluation · examination · analysis · investigation · checkup
uncheckingchecking
Act of verification
selecting · ticking · marking · enabling · activating
uncheckingchecking
Act of verification
verifying · validating · confirming · approving · certifying
check, checked, checking, checks, checkout, unchecked, checkered, checker, checklist