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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Think of it as your seasonal checklist, a mix of everyday essentials and little luxuries designed to make the new season feel that much brighter.
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Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Last season’s Cup contender checklist said as much; that rubric had Ottawa short by a top-line winger and another top-six forward.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Seeds are the beginning of a plant’s life cycle, but a checklist of crucial steps needs to be taken to start their life cycle.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Last season’s Cup contender checklist said as much; that rubric had Ottawa short by a top-line winger and another top-six forward.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Seeds are the beginning of a plant’s life cycle, but a checklist of crucial steps needs to be taken to start their life cycle.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
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 4 Oct. 2025.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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