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

Synonyms

• canon
• catalog
• catalogue
• list
• listing
• menu
• register
• registry
• roll
• roll call
• roster
• schedule
• table

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The emergency checklist included gathering vital documents and choosing a caregiver to step in if a child’s parents are detained. —Rosa Flores, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025

Trump’s checklist in Congress will be passing a border security bill and making his tax cuts permanent. —Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025

The application has an entire section dedicated to it, with a checklist including recycling efforts, water management, and the use of organic local products. —Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025

The service advised people to review the NWS Winter Preparedness checklist on its official website. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

checklist

noun

check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist 

: a list of items to be referred to