what symbol is a tick
(March 2015). A check mark, checkmark or tick is a mark (â , â , â , â , etc.) used to indicate the concept yes (e.g. yes; this has been verified, yes; that is the correct answer, yes; this has been completed, or yes; this [item or option] applies to me).s a verb, to check (off) or tick (off), means to add such a mark. Printed forms, printed documents, and computer software (see Checkbox), commonly include squares in which to place check marks.