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tick box

[ tik boks ]

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. another term for check box.


tick box

noun

  1. (on a form, questionnaire, or test) a square in which one places a tick to show agreement with the accompanying statement
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tick box1

First recorded in 1975–80
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The ex-inspector, who did not want to be named, says inspections are a "tick box exercise" which are "very easy to manipulate".

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Speaking to the PA news agency, one Labour MP described "engagement sessions" held by No 10 as "a tick box exercise" and another said many colleagues had made it clear they would vote against such proposals.

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Others said they had "no trust in management" and called the consultation a "tick box exercise".

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"I think it's in the industry's interest to make it sound like it's a tick box exercise to get Rosebank over the line," she said.

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The families describe a "tick box" and "wait and see" culture at the trust, plus a lack of compassionate care.

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