checklist

noun

check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
: a list of things to be checked or done
a pilot's checklist before takeoff
also : a comprehensive list

Examples of checklist in a Sentence

Before takeoff the pilot went down his checklist of safety precautions. I still have one thing left to do on my checklist. a checklist of bird species
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Getting Too Far Ahead Of Solidifying Your Primary Bread And Butter A key mistake is treating international expansion as a checklist rather than a strategic journey. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 To that end, LIR’s 25-point review checklist includes analysis, comparison, and recommendations that go beyond a simple review of coverage. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 Follow this checklist to make sure your home is buttoned down for the cold season. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Trump failed to check off many items on his 100-day legislative checklist even in 2017, when Republicans had a 20-seat buffer in the House. Andrew Solender, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for checklist 

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of checklist was in 1853

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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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checklist

noun
check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
: a list of items to be referred to

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