✔
check mark
Unicode: 2714
Description
A heavy black check mark or tick, indicating affirmation, completion, or correctness.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral or positive, conveying certainty, agreement, or success.
Backstory
The check mark symbol has a long history, appearing in various forms across cultures to denote confirmation. In digital contexts, it's a fundamental UI element for selection, completion, and validation. The 'heavy check mark' specifically emphasizes its bold and definitive nature, making it clearly visible.
Usage Examples
- Confirming task completion: 'Tasks done for the day! ✔️'
- Indicating correctness: 'Your answer is correct! ✔️'
- Affirming agreement: 'Yes, I agree! ✔️'
- Marking items on a checklist: 'Don't forget to pack: Toothbrush ✔️, Passport ✔️, Chargers ✔️.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a sign of 'yes,' 'correct,' 'done,' or 'approved.'
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture for 'correct' or 'done,' but sometimes a circle or other symbol might be used in educational contexts for 'correct' answers.