X mark

English

Noun

X mark (plural X marks)

A symbol composed of two perpendicular lines (✗), especially when representing negation or lack of verification.

Usage notes

Unicode provides two X marks, one normal and other boldened: ✗ and ✘, respectively. However, alternatively, any other similar character can be used for their purpose, such as: X, x, ×, X, ✕, ☓, ✖, etc.

Antonyms

checkmark (✓)
O mark (◯, used in Japanese)

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