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

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

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