
A check mark, also known as a tick mark or a check symbol, is a symbol that is used to indicate that something has been selected, verified, or otherwise confirmed. The symbol can take many forms, but it is typically a checkmark inside a square or a circle, or simply a V shape.
The check mark is widely used in various contexts, such as in computer software, digital documents, and forms. For example, it is often used in checkboxes and toggle buttons to indicate that an option or setting has been selected. In spreadsheets, it is used to indicate that a cell or a row has been checked or verified.
It is also used in everyday language, where a phrase like "Put a check mark next to the items you want to purchase" can be heard.
In some countries and cultures, a checkmark is also used as a symbol of approval or agreement, and is often written as a symbol, like "✓" or "✔" instead of spelling out "check mark" or "tick" It's commonly used on social media to indicate that you have a read a post, on instant messaging to indicate that you've read a message.
In addition, the check mark has been used in some other cultures as a way of signifying success or completion, for example in Japanese culture it is represented as "勾"
It's a widely used symbol across multiple platforms, software and cultures, it signifies a task has been completed or selected.