checkbox
noun
check·box
ˈchek-ˌbäks 
variants
or check box
plural checkboxes or check boxes
: a small box (as in a checklist) in which to place a check mark (see check entry 2 sense 7) to make a selection, indicate completion of a task, etc.
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Effective resilience starts with rethinking backup as more than a compliance checkbox.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Prioritize real-world challenges and practical skills over theory and checkbox learning.
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—Vince Molinaro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The checkbox analyzes multiple signals, including mouse movements, click timing, browser fingerprints, IP reputation, and JavaScript execution patterns to determine if the user exhibits human-like behavior.
—ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
Inclusion must evolve from checkbox initiatives to cultural intelligence.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Prioritize real-world challenges and practical skills over theory and checkbox learning.
5.
—Vince Molinaro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The checkbox analyzes multiple signals, including mouse movements, click timing, browser fingerprints, IP reputation, and JavaScript execution patterns to determine if the user exhibits human-like behavior.
—ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
Inclusion must evolve from checkbox initiatives to cultural intelligence.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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“Checkbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkbox. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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