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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While seated on their hands, cabin crew also conduct a silent review, or go over a mental checklist of key safety elements that might be needed during critical flight phases, according to Ocampo.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
These seven tasks — backed by expert guidance — form a practical pre-summer checklist designed to keep your property looking its best when the heat arrives.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Aware that Native Americans have a long history of dice games, Madden created a checklist of specific attributes of historical Native American dice to reclassify older artifacts.
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This step is the foundation of your spring cleaning checklist for the bathroom — everything else builds on a clean, clutter-free surface.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
These seven tasks — backed by expert guidance — form a practical pre-summer checklist designed to keep your property looking its best when the heat arrives.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Aware that Native Americans have a long history of dice games, Madden created a checklist of specific attributes of historical Native American dice to reclassify older artifacts.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This step is the foundation of your spring cleaning checklist for the bathroom — everything else builds on a clean, clutter-free surface.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checklist. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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