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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 buyer’s broker representing my daughter had never seen a checklist like mine. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026 Deal teams that prepare before a potential transaction (something my company has created a checklist for) can gain an advantage as technology compresses timelines. — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life. — New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Consider this your checklist of what to send into hiding before the doors open. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checklist

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But the posting of the media list signaled, at least on an organizational level, the trip was going ahead.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Currently, going direct to consumer through email lists on platforms like Punchup Live is one option.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of list

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Users copy and paste a product link into the app to create a listing in less than 10 seconds using artificial intelligence to pull product details from the retailer’s link.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Supply is also rising not because of new listings, but because of slower sales.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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