Synonyms

checklist

American

[chek-list] / ˈtʃɛkˌlɪst /

noun

Also check list a list of items, as names or tasks, for comparison, verification, or other checking check purposes.

verb (used with object)

to enter (an item) on a checklist.

verb (used without object)

to enter items on a checklist.

Etymology

Origin of checklist

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; check ¹ + list ¹

Example Sentences

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Interestingly, Prem Rugby revealed last week that the power of floodlights would be one of the criteria that clubs need to meet on a more extensive checklist for the league's franchise-style future.

From BBC

These aren’t abstract concepts; without them, financial literacy is just a checklist.

From The Wall Street Journal

I flip through my favorite blue notebook, looking at all the daily checklists from the past few weeks.

From Literature

Before the contracts reach Noem, they must be approved by a series of political appointees, who each sign or initial a checklist sometimes referred to internally as a routing sheet.

From Salon

Most financial institutions have a helpful checklist on their websites on what to do when a loved one dies.

From MarketWatch

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