Meanings
nounbox-ticking (uncountable)
- UKuncountableThe completion of a form containing multiple-choice questions in which one or more boxes need to be ticked by way of an answer.
"It's not a box-ticking exercise and we now have a fantastic culture where people can talk about their mental health, get the support they need and colleagues support each other."
2020 July 1, Alyna Jones, “People power”, in Rail, page 55 - UKbroadlyfigurativelyuncountableCompletion of bureaucratic processes of little practical use.
Synonyms: box-checking
Synonyms & antonyms
nounCompletion of bureaucratic processes of little practical use.
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