Meaning of box-ticking | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The completion of a form containing multiple-choice questions in which one or more boxes need to be ticked by way of an answer.
   British, uncountable
2. Completion of bureaucratic processes of little practical use.
   British, broadly, figuratively, uncountable

Examples

“"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."”

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