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Definition of checklist

checklist

/ˈtʃɛk.lɪst/
check · list
Plural:checklists
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Past Simple:checklisted
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Past Participle:checklisted
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Present Participle:checklisting
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checklist Lexical Profile

checklist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A list of required items, tasks, or points to be considered, verified, or completed as a reminder.

Example

"The pilot carefully reviewed the pre-flight checklist before starting the engines."

2

A comprehensive catalog of species, books, or other items within a specific collection or geographic region, used for reference or recording observations.

Example

"The ornithological society published an updated checklist of birds native to the wetlands."

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• verb

1

To enter an item on a checklist or verify it by means of a checklist.

Example

"The safety inspector checklisted every piece of laboratory equipment before approving the facility."

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• Nearby Words

checkered
checkers
checking
checklist
checkmark
checkmate
checkout

Word Origin & Etymology

A mid-19th-century compound formed from the English nouns 'check' (in the sense of a mark verifying accuracy) and 'list'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Checklist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/checklist
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