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uncheck

(GUI, US, Canada) To remove a checkmark.

ʌnˈt͡ʃɛkCurrent224 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(GUI, US, Canada) To remove a checkmark.

Uncheck the “save my password” box.
For parents

Uncheck means: To remove a checkmark.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

uncheck means: To remove a checkmark.. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “Was doing a custom search in BF6 and forgot to uncheck Squad Deathmatch. Ended up playing 2 rounds and going "uh oh. this is really fun." Not at all what I want out of BF, but I can see it being a lot of fun with friends with voice comms.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I use Libre Office for editing. You can change your default save from .odt to .docx automatically. It doesn't ask me anymore lol. In Tools > Options > Load/Save > Always save as Word 2010. Uncheck "warn when not saving in ODF"”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(travel, aviation) To remove a previously checked-in passenger from the check-in system, allowing changes to the ticket.

If you uncheck either of these check boxes, [[w:Microsoft Expression Web
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Uncheck means: To remove a checkmark.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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