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checklist

noun

ˈchek-ˌlist

Definition of checklist

as in list

a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system a checklist of things to do before the flight

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Recent Examples of checklist The Best Part Might Be Staying a While Hinterland works especially well once people stop treating the day like a checklist. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Millions of women are already describing their health online, in their own words, without a researcher deciding which questions they are allowed to answer or a checklist deciding which symptoms count. — Yulin Hswen, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026 Create the checklist, clarify the next step, and choose one habit that helps your drive become sustainable. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 Consider this your checklist when shopping at Grandma’s house or the local thrift shop. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checklist

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For those feeling grim about Milwaukee’s local music scene post-The Garage’s closure and no-play list fallout, look no further for artist solidarity than the library.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The offer spans several bucket-list destinations, including Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, the Galápagos, and more.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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Consumers can check the California Department of Public Health’s recall listings for product photos, lot numbers, expiration dates and other information needed to determine whether a product is affected.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
According to this year's Housing Mismatch Report, released in May, the Miami metro area also has a significant shortage of affordable listings for many of those looking to buy homes.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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