checklist

noun

check·​list ˈchek-ˌlist How to pronounce checklist (audio)
Synonyms of checklistnext
: a list of things to be checked or done
a pilot's checklist before takeoff
also : a comprehensive list

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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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Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The measure reflects the employee’s own assessment rather than a checklist of managerial skills; questions about communication, appreciation and development opportunities were asked separately. — Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 The buyer’s broker representing my daughter had never seen a checklist like mine. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026 Deal teams that prepare before a potential transaction (something my company has created a checklist for) can gain an advantage as technology compresses timelines. — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checklist

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of checklist was in 1853

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checklist

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