unchecking

[/ʌnˈtʃɛkɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
desmarcar
1. The act of removing a checkmark or tick mark from a checkbox, typically in digital interfaces or forms
Unchecking the box will disable that option.
Desmarcar a caixa desativará essa opção.
2. Removing verification or confirmation status from something previously marked as checked or approved
She was unchecking items from the to-do list as she completed them.
Ela estava desmarcando itens da lista de tarefas conforme os completava.
3. The process of deselecting or unselecting a previously selected item
Unchecking all the filters will show the complete dataset.
Desmarcar todos os filtros mostrará o conjunto de dados completo.
This term is primarily used in digital and technology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It has become increasingly common with the rise of user interface design and software applications. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'desmarcar' is the standard term used in technology settings, making it essential vocabulary for anyone working with computers or digital forms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deselectingunmarkinguntickingunchecked
Antonyms / Antônimos
checkingmarkingtickingselectingenabling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desmarcar
Most common term used in technology and software contexts
General Brazilian
desselecionar
Alternative technical term, less common but understood
Portugal
desmarcar
Same term as Brazilian Portuguese, universally understood
Portugal
desseleccionar
Alternative with Portuguese spelling conventions

Related Words

checkboxuncheckcheckedverificationtoggle

Related Idioms & Phrases

unchecking the box
uncheck all options
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