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Meaning of check off

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

check off

verb

Definitions

  1. (often used without "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory); to tick off (UK), tick (UK), cross off, strike off.

    Example: Check off the correct answer to each question.

  2. To carry out a decision recorded through the process of checking off an item on a list, including dealing with it, removing it from the possible choices, or removing the not checked items from further consideration.

  3. To deduct union members' dues from their wages.