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
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
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
If your home is due for a toy rest, consider this checklist of toy storage containers for a variety of play styles, ages, and room setups.
—Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Call it a wish list, bucket list or checklist — the dashboard is all yours.
—Jeff Poirier, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Here’s a checklist of everything pet parents should do to keep their pet healthy, happy and safe this summer.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for checklist
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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