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Definition of watchlist

watchlist

/ˈwɑːtʃ.lɪst/
watch · list
Plural:watchlists
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Past Simple:watchlisted
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Past Participle:watchlisted
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Present Participle:watchlisting
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watchlist Lexical Profile

watchlist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A personalized digital list of films, television programs, stocks, or online auctions that a user saves to view or track later.

Example

"She added the new documentary to her streaming watchlist for the weekend."

2

A list of individuals, organizations, or items that are monitored closely for security, financial, or regulatory reasons.

Example

"The financial regulator placed the shell company on a federal watchlist pending an audit."

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• verb

1

To place (a person, organization, stock, or digital item) on a list for close monitoring or future viewing.

Example

"Investors have watchlisted several emerging technology stocks ahead of the quarterly earnings report."

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• Nearby Words

watchful
watchfully
watchfulness
watchlist
watchmaker
watchmaking
watchman

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