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

• 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

Evaluate Platform Fit Beyond Features Don't just chase checklists—evaluate the fit of a platform for your company's unique needs beyond just features. —Asim Bawany, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Mood readers pick up books like prescriptions, not checklists. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

The drying beds rank 36th in the state for number of species identified and 15th for number of checklists entered into the database. —Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025

Evacuation Protocol: If evacuation becomes necessary, follow your checklist, wear protective clothing, and leave immediately. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025

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