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noun
- 1. a mark (✓) used to indicate that an item in a list or text is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with. British Similar
- 2. a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch: "the comforting tick of the grandfather clock" Similar
verb
- 1. mark (an item) with a tick or select (a box) on a form, questionnaire, etc. to indicate that something has been chosen, checked, approved, or dealt with: British "just tick the appropriate box below" Similar
- 2. (of a clock or other mechanical device) make regular short, sharp sounds, typically one for every second of time that passes: "I could hear the clock ticking" Similar
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- English (US)
the smallest amount by which interest rates, share prices,...
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noun. a slight, sharp, recurring click, tap, or beat, as of a clock. Chiefly British Informal. a moment or instant. a small dot, mark, check, or electronic signal, as used to mark off an item on a list, serve as a reminder, or call attention to something. Stock Exchange. a movement in the price of a stock, bond, or option.
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TICK definition: 1. the sound that some clocks or watches make every second 2. a mark ( ) that shows something is…. Learn more.
