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noun check·list \ ˈchek-ˌlist \

Definition of checklist

:a list of things to be checked or done

a pilot's checklist before takeoff

; also :a comprehensive list

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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 of checklist from the Web

Solar eclipse 2017 checklist: Special viewing glasses in-hand for Monday’s big event, check.

— ajc homepage, ajc, "Solar eclipse 2017: Lyft discounts rides 21 percent to prime viewing spots Monday," 16 Aug. 2017
To add to the chaos, DeVries' maps and checklists were blown all over the place with no canopy to block the wind.

— jay bennett, Popular Mechanics, "U.S. Airman Forced to Belly-Land A-10 Warthog After Canopy Blows, Landing Gear Fails," 15 Aug. 2017
Pilots have checklists, why don’t surgeons or other doctors?

— Cincinnati.com, "Column: 250,000 die annually of medical mistakes," 9 Aug. 2017
Inspectors look through its daily checklist, then physically examine the ride.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "After deadly Ohio accident, ride shut down at Porter County Fair," 27 July 2017
At its most basic level, that could mean following a checklist to avoid skipping key steps in important routines.

— dina fine maron, Scientific American, "Sophisticated Digital Aids Could Help Determine What Ails You," 24 July 2017
Returning the U.S. to the top of the Gold Cup podium is one of the items on the checklist.

— jonathan tannenwald, Philly.com, "U.S. all in to win CONCACAF Gold Cup, and for good reason," 18 July 2017
The Cook and the Bear offers a similar format to the pop-up nights, with a checklist-style menu of starters, salads, sandwiches, items from the smoker, sides and desserts.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "Much-Awaited Cook And Bear Collaboration Opening In Blue Back," 14 July 2017
The checklist covers tips on how to put safeguards in place, train staff, and make sure that the employee who leaves or is terminated returns laptops and other property that could allow access to taxpayer information.

— susan tompor, Detroit Free Press, "IRS warns tax professionals: 'Don't take the bait' from scammers," 12 July 2017

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First Known Use of checklist

1853

checklist Synonyms

Synonyms

canon, catalog (or catalogue), ¹list, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roll call, roster, schedule, table

Related Words

agenda, bibliography, catalogue raisonné, compendium, compilation, directory, docket, enumeration, glossary, index, inventory, manifest, payroll; calendar, chronology, timetable

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Definition of checklist for English Language Learners

: a list of things to be checked or done
: a list that includes many or all things of a certain kind

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