as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a checklist of things to do before the flight
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Recent Examples of checklist
By drawing on theories about the biological basis of consciousness, one group came up with a checklist of criteria that, if met, would suggest that an AI system is likely to be conscious.
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Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
In the past, deciding on new clothes for going back to school felt at times like a checklist.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 29 July 2025
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
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Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
In the past, deciding on new clothes for going back to school felt at times like a checklist.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 29 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for checklist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklist
Noun
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The track sits highest on the Hot Rock Songs list and also appears on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, Alternative Streaming Songs, and Rock Streaming Songs charts, coming in at No. 4 on the first two rosters and Nos. 8 and 10 on the latter two, respectively.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Pinterest First on this week's list is social media platform Pinterest (PINS).—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Across the nine-county area, median sales prices held steady and even inched up slightly, despite a 20% increase in active listings.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to a recent Redfin report, inventory is near record-levels with over 1.9 million active listings and homes sold in July spent 43 days in the market before going under contract, the longest of any July since 2015.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklist. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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