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

This was once the summer residence for the Bishops of Siena in the 15th and 16th century, so if historical significance is on your ceremonial checklist, consider that box checked. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025

The good news is that your weekly cleaning checklist doesn't have to be anything drastic. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025

For more safety precautions, visit the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's winter weather checklist and Department of Homeland Security's car safety page. —Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025

Suni Lee is on the market and has her checklist ready. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 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