Tic or Tick?

What is the difference between tic and tick?

Tic is a noun denoting an involuntary twitch. For everything else, use tick.

Tic

The noun tic is an involuntary contraction of the muscles, usually in the face.

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Tick

The word tick has many meanings.

Tick: A mark to show something is correct or completed.

Examples: Tick: The noise made by a watch or a clock.

Examples: Tick: A noun meaning a short period of time.

Example: Tick: A noun denoting a small arachnid similar to a mite.

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