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 of checklist

• list
• listing

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 selection from to his most overlooked, to sherry selections, peated picks and a classic blend and more, is the checklist of dreams for whisky fans. — Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Seasoned travelers know that any trip abroad calls for its own essential pre-departure checklist. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Set a meal budget, write the checklist, or block time for the task that protects your energy. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Simplify the checklist, confirm the visit, or fix the household detail that keeps interrupting your focus. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for checklist

• assist
• blacklist
• booklist
• consist
• desist
• dismissed
• enlist
• exist
• insist
• oocyst
• persist
• resist

Kids Definition

checklist

noun

check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist 

: a list of items to be referred to