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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Everyone on the trip can collaborate to build the perfect itinerary, easily share flight details, create checklists, and keep track of expenses and who owes what.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Treat it like a reset, not a daily checklist, and the results will follow.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The basic prep checklist includes the following steps.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Treat it like a reset, not a daily checklist, and the results will follow.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The basic prep checklist includes the following steps.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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