Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

box-ticking

noun

/ˈbɒks ˈtɪkɪŋ/

Definition

The act of completing a task or fulfilling a requirement just to show that it has been done, often without sincere effort or consideration.

Examples

The company engaged in box-ticking by holding mandatory meetings that didn’t address any real issues.
His box-ticking approach to project management led to many overlooked details.
Box-ticking in education can result in students learning just to pass tests, rather than truly understanding the material.

Meaning

Box-ticking typically refers to situations in which someone completes a list of tasks or criteria superficially without any real commitment to achieving meaningful results.