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

Our clients receive Language cards with common expressions, reading lists, and social media checklists for clients of all ages to assist with their local interaction and discovery. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

The work on said harness is already complete, but added just enough work to NASA engineers' pre-rollout checklist to push the rocket's transportation back to LC-39B by 24 hours. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026

The National Wildlife Federation’s checklist recommends striving for 70% native plants, but doesn’t necessarily require them. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

But the push for financial backers was just one of three major boxes on FDFC’s checklist, Dunmore says. —Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 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