checklist

noun

check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
: 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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This checklist is perfect for both first-time buyers or anyone looking for their next place to call home. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 This might be a free PDF checklist, a mini course, a useful guide or the AI version of you. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Among other things, the city is supposed to create a due-diligence checklist for each significant acquisition to ensure that every aspect of the lease or purchase is properly vetted and evaluated. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025 Here is a safety checklist for visitors who want to enjoy Lake Tahoe safely, according to the Lake Tahoe official guide, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways. 1. Tina Chen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for checklist

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of checklist was in 1853

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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

checklist

noun
check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
: a list of items to be referred to

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