double-clicked; double-clicking; double-clicks
: to choose (something on a computer screen) by quickly pressing a button on a computer mouse or other device two times
Double-click the icon to start the program.
—often + on
: the act of selecting something on a computer screen by quickly pressing a button on a mouse or some other device two times
A double click with the mouse will start the program.
Examples of double-click in a Sentence
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Apple requires you to double-click the side button.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
While reports of Chrome double-click attacks, VPN backdoor threats, two-factor authentication bypass and Gmail attacks dominate the headlines; privacy issues are never far from reach either.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Forget the recent warning for Chrome, Edge and Safari browsers not to double-click; all email users should now consider not clicking at all.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The next step is to agree to the terms, then double-click the side button and authenticate the transaction with Face ID or Touch ID to confirm the purchase.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
It's activated by either a two-second push or a double-click on an accompanying wireless fob-style remote, which can be attached to the Hyundai's dashboard speaker.
—New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
Users will also be able to set any eligible app as a default contactless app and use the automatic detection and double-click features.
—Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
In addition, iPhone users will be able to set a default payment app triggered by double-clicking the side button.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Jan. 2024
The Tile Mate works both ways and can help locate a missing phone with just a double click of the Tile Mate or Slim.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
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Always be cautious when interacting with unfamiliar websites, especially if you're being asked to double-click.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Apple requires you to double-click the side button.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
While reports of Chrome double-click attacks, VPN backdoor threats, two-factor authentication bypass and Gmail attacks dominate the headlines; privacy issues are never far from reach either.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Forget the recent warning for Chrome, Edge and Safari browsers not to double-click; all email users should now consider not clicking at all.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The next step is to agree to the terms, then double-click the side button and authenticate the transaction with Face ID or Touch ID to confirm the purchase.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
It's activated by either a two-second push or a double-click on an accompanying wireless fob-style remote, which can be attached to the Hyundai's dashboard speaker.
—New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
Users will also be able to set any eligible app as a default contactless app and use the automatic detection and double-click features.
—Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
In addition, iPhone users will be able to set a default payment app triggered by double-clicking the side button.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
Noun
This levels the playing field with Apple’s own music streaming platform Apple Music, which lets users seamlessly subscribe and make purchases with a double click of the power button.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Jan. 2024
The Tile Mate works both ways and can help locate a missing phone with just a double click of the Tile Mate or Slim.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
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“Double-click.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-click. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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