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noun
- 1. a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch.
- 2. a mark (✓) used to indicate that an item in a list or text is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with; a check mark. British
verb
- 1. (of a clock or other mechanical device) make regular short sharp sounds, typically one for every second of time that passes: "I could hear the clock ticking"
- 2. mark (an item) with a tick or select (a box) on a form, questionnaire, etc., to indicate that something has been chosen, checked, approved, or dealt with: British "just tick the appropriate box below"
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word tick, from a light tap or beat to a bloodsucking arachnid. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of tick.
noun. a slight, sharp, recurring click, tap, or beat, as of a clock. Chiefly British Informal. a moment or instant. a small dot, mark, check, or electronic signal, as used to mark off an item on a list, serve as a reminder, or call attention to something. Stock Exchange.
Learn the meanings and uses of the word tick in different contexts, such as a mark, a sound, a blood-sucking animal, or a verb. See examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.
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Learn the meaning and usage of the word tick in different contexts, such as sound, mark, animal, and commerce. Find synonyms, related terms, and translations of tick in various languages.
6 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'tick' in British and American English. Find out the different senses of 'tick' as a noun, verb, and phrasal verb, with synonyms, examples, and pronunciation.
to sound or announce by a tick or ticks: The clock ticked the minutes. to mark with a tick or ticks; check (usually followed by off ); to tick off the items on the memo. Verb Phrases
