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
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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This avoids checklists and keeps the focus on meaningful outcomes.
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Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Have a good checklist every day of why did things go wrong.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Each letter stands for a French word, forming a checklist.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F): This brief checklist of yes/no items is used for early detection among children 16 to 30 months of age.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Have a good checklist every day of why did things go wrong.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Each letter stands for a French word, forming a checklist.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F): This brief checklist of yes/no items is used for early detection among children 16 to 30 months of age.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for checklist
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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