check box with check
Unicode: 2611
Description
A white check mark (also known as a tick) in a white square outline. The square is usually depicted with a slight border, and the check mark itself is bold and distinct within it.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Generally represents confirmation, completion, agreement, or success. It conveys a sense of affirmation and correctness.
Backstory
This emoji, formally known as 'Ballot Box with Check,' was introduced in Unicode 1.1 (1993). Its original purpose was for marking items within a ballot or a list to indicate selection or completion. It's one of the earliest standardized symbols for confirmation in digital text.
Usage Examples
- Marking a completed task: 'Meeting notes ✔️'
- Indicating something is correct: 'Your answer is correct! ✔️'
- Confirming receipt: 'Package received ✔️'
- As a checkbox: 'Agree to terms and conditions ✔️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as 'correct,' 'done,' 'yes,' or 'approved.' Used for checkboxes, task completion, or affirming statements.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning to Western cultures, representing 'correct' or 'done.' However, in some contexts, an 'X' can be used for 'correct' (e.g., scoring exams), while the check mark is for 'done' or 'selected'.