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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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Attendees will receive a 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner with photographs, editorials, checklists for couples and a listing of local wedding-industry businesses, and a copy of 2025 Real Weddings magazine.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Then, a helpful onboarding checklist appears at the bottom-right of your screen that asks you to complete a few introductory tasks, such as integrating apps, learning how to navigate ClickUp, talking to ClickUp’s AI assistant, and more.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Keep your garden going strong through the rest of the season with these checklists of garden activities, depending on your region.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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