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Definition tick in American English

tick verb

verb
/tɪk/
1

if a clock or a watch ticks, it makes a quiet sound every second

Synonyms and related words
gain keep time lose
2

to check something that is correct or something that has been dealt with

Example

Tick the sentence that best describes your feelings.

Synonyms and related words
mark check cross out
3

to have all the necessary characteristics

Example

I believe he ticks all the boxes. He has great skills.

Definition tick in American English