Uncheck
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Uncheck is a verb meaning (graphical user interface, US, Canada) To remove a checkmark.
Meaning
(graphical user interface, US, Canada) To remove a checkmark.
More Meanings
- (travel, aviation) To remove a previously checked-in passenger from the check-in system, allowing changes to the ticket.
Example Sentences
Uncheck the “save my password” box.
If you uncheck either of these check boxes, [Microsoft] Expression Web 2 will create all new Web pages with uppercase tag names and/or attributes. Current Web standards require that HTML tag names and attributes be lowercase. Therefore, pages created with either of these boxes unchecked will not be compatible with existing standards.
Word Forms
- unchecks
- unchecking
- unchecked
Synonyms for uncheck
Depending on context, synonyms include unselect, untick, offload.
Antonyms for uncheck
Common opposites include check.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrestrained, uncurbed, ungoverned, unbridled, unselect, remove.
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