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(noun) check, check mark
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
(noun) ticking
a metallic tapping sound
he counted the ticks of the clock
(verb) tick off, mark, mark off, check, check off
put a check mark on or near or next to
Please check each name on the list; tick off the items; mark off the units
(verb) retick
sew
tick a mattress
(verb) ticktack, ticktock, beat
make a sound like a clock or a timer
the clocks were ticking; the grandfather clock beat midnight
(verb) click
make a clicking or ticking sound
The clock ticked away