mark selections

[/mɑrk səˈlɛkʃənz/]
verb phrase
marcar seleções
1. To indicate or designate chosen items, options, or areas by making a visible sign or annotation
Please mark selections on the form with an X or checkmark.
Por favor, marque as seleções no formulário com um X ou marca de seleção.
2. In digital interfaces, to highlight or flag items for further action or processing
Mark selections in the document that need revision.
Marque as seleções no documento que precisam de revisão.
3. To identify specific choices made during a voting, survey, or evaluation process
Voters should mark selections carefully before submitting their ballots.
Os eleitores devem marcar as seleções cuidadosamente antes de enviar seus votos.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian administrative, academic, and digital contexts, particularly in forms, surveys, and voting processes. In the US, it's standard terminology in educational testing and official documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
highlight selectionsflag itemscheck boxesselect itemsdesignate choices
Antonyms / Antônimos
deselectunmarkclear selectionsremove marks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marcar seleções
Standard usage in formal documents and digital interfaces
São Paulo
marcar as opções
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
assinalar seleções
Slightly more formal variation
Portugal
assinalar seleções
More commonly used in European Portuguese; 'marcar' also acceptable

Related Words

checkboxcheckmarkannotationhighlightselectiondesignation

Related Idioms & Phrases

mark the spot
mark your choice
check off selections
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