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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Think of it as a pre-meeting checklist for attention, nine ways to reduce unforced errors when work puts you under strain.
—Adam Dietz, Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Your Five-Step Retirement Income Checklist Gulbransen offers a clear, practical framework that can serve as your planning checklist.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
However, a checklist of application fees, proof of funds, minimum income thresholds and documentation requests can have an impact on individual financial planning even before a move takes place.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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