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
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
Follow our bathroom cleaning checklist to learn how.
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
The state has put together an application checklist, as well as a video to help employees through the application process.
—oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
For instance, consider creating quiet environments for working, making checklists, and using memory aids.44
16.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
At 16 years old with a clear passion for football and a 4.0 grade-point average, Mikhail ticks nearly every box on the checklist of what coaches want in a player.
Work.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023
Residents should give these a shot regardless, but those of you traveling to T-Town this fall now have a solid checklist to cover for every home game.
—Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2023
Nurses go through a 96-item checklist every morning before patients use the chambers, one nurse in the basement clinic said.
—Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
More:Follow this checklist before evacuating your Arizona home due wildfires
Make sure everyone has the same contact information
Children should have full contact information for every family member and emergency contact.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
The report focused on African American households, but this checklist could apply to all people seeking to improve their finances.
—Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2023
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
The state has put together an application checklist, as well as a video to help employees through the application process.
—oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
For instance, consider creating quiet environments for working, making checklists, and using memory aids.44
16.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
At 16 years old with a clear passion for football and a 4.0 grade-point average, Mikhail ticks nearly every box on the checklist of what coaches want in a player.
Work.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023
Residents should give these a shot regardless, but those of you traveling to T-Town this fall now have a solid checklist to cover for every home game.
—Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2023
Nurses go through a 96-item checklist every morning before patients use the chambers, one nurse in the basement clinic said.
—Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
More:Follow this checklist before evacuating your Arizona home due wildfires
Make sure everyone has the same contact information
Children should have full contact information for every family member and emergency contact.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
The report focused on African American households, but this checklist could apply to all people seeking to improve their finances.
—Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2023
See More
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Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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