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Definition tick in British English

tick noun

[countable] noun
/tɪk/
1

the symbol ✓ that you write next to an answer to show that it is correct, or next to something on a list to show that it has been done

Example

Put a tick in the box next to your answer.

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2

the sound that some clocks and watches make every second

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2.1

a very short time

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3

an insect that sucks your blood

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Definition tick in British English