checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist 
: a list of things to be checked or done
a pilot's checklist before takeoff
also
: a comprehensive list
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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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How can a yard or garden become a Certified Wildlife Habitat?
The National Wildlife Federation provides a checklist of elements that are required for a property to be certified.
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Here’s a childproofing checklist, supported by tips from Dr. Lee and Dr. Hawse:
Place the bed away from a window, and make sure all windows are locked.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
In addition to the basics, Mock suggests assures these focus areas and tasks should be on the checklist:
Bathrooms Toilets, bathtubs, showers, mirrors, faucets, and countertops should all be wiped clean.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
Don’t fret — once Venus enters Aries on Feb. 4, your focus shifts to the material side of your relationships and love life, whether that’s the criteria on your checklist for potential suitors or splurging on something special for a significant other.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Here’s a childproofing checklist, supported by tips from Dr. Lee and Dr. Hawse:
Place the bed away from a window, and make sure all windows are locked.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
In addition to the basics, Mock suggests assures these focus areas and tasks should be on the checklist:
Bathrooms Toilets, bathtubs, showers, mirrors, faucets, and countertops should all be wiped clean.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
Don’t fret — once Venus enters Aries on Feb. 4, your focus shifts to the material side of your relationships and love life, whether that’s the criteria on your checklist for potential suitors or splurging on something special for a significant other.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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