checklist

noun

check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
: 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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That requires moving beyond ESG checklists and adopting tools that value long-term resilience outcomes. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 In the meantime, here’s your checklist to make the most of the ESSENCE Author’s stage! Melissa Noel, Essence, 27 June 2025 Tourists often arrive in London with a checklist: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, afternoon tea — and a Jack the Ripper tour. Elizabeth McBride, CNN Money, 21 June 2025 The Jays had a simple checklist for Scherzer’s first outing: throw 60 to 65 pitches, flash solid fastball velocity and rebound well the next day. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for checklist

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of checklist was in 1853

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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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checklist

noun
check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
: a list of items to be referred to

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