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

Inspectors work through a checklist covering the roof, structure, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, interior finishes, exterior conditions, attic space, insulation and basic appliances. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 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, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025

The problem is that such an engine is a checklist of trade offs that always ends up leaving everyone dissatisfied. —New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025

Here’s a buyer’s checklist tailored specifically for the 2026 total solar eclipse. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 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