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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Boeing’s emergency checklists warn pilots not to rush through a formal call-and-response between the captain and the first officer before shutting down an engine.
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James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Go through a mental checklist of items (such as chargers, passport, stray jewelry) and do a walk-through of your room before leaving.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
These include walkability checklists to score your community, for example, and national events such as Bike to School Day each spring and Walk to School Day in fall.
—Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Go through a mental checklist of items (such as chargers, passport, stray jewelry) and do a walk-through of your room before leaving.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
These include walkability checklists to score your community, for example, and national events such as Bike to School Day each spring and Walk to School Day in fall.
—Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.
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checklist
noun
check·list
ˈchek-ˌlist
: a list of items to be referred to
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