White Square with Leftwards Tick ⟤

Usage snapshot:

• Used in content written with the Common script; suitable for UI labels and body text.
• Appears in the Unicode block Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A.

History & usage: The character depicts WHITE SQUARE WITH LEFTWARDS TICK. The name contains a square shape and a leftward tick as part of its tokens; such shape and mark tokens signal a symbolic element rather than a letter, often used as a sign or indicator in typography and notation. In general, tokens that name a mark or accent convey a function of signaling emphasis, confirmation, or separation within a set of symbols, while shape hints identify the visual role of the element. Practical uses arise in scholarly materials: in dictionaries and grammars, as a check or badge within diagrams; in scholarly editions and archival transcription, to annotate verified items or editorial marks within a section of text; and in typographic revival specimens, as a distinct symbol for a compact set of technical signs in the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A block. The Historical/Specialized variant would appear if the block were extended, framing its use among older or niche symbol sets. Across platforms, ensure accessible rendering and consider high-contrast display for symbol clarity.

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