noun Uncommon

checklist

CHEHK-lihst

Checklist (noun) means a list of tasks, items, or conditions to be reviewed one by one. Example: “The pilot ran through the pre-flight checklist before takeoff.”

noun

A list of tasks, items, or conditions to be reviewed one by one.

"The pilot ran through the pre-flight checklist before takeoff."

"She kept a packing checklist for every trip."

How to use checklist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA list you tick items off as you complete or confirm them.

Common pairings

pre-flight checklist packing checklist run through a checklist

Word forms

checklisted past tense, checklists plural, checklists singular

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Etymology

From check + list.

Frequently asked questions

What does “checklist” mean?

The word “checklist” means a list of tasks, items, or conditions to be reviewed one by one. In plain terms, a list you tick items off as you complete or confirm them.

How do you pronounce “checklist”?

“Checklist” is pronounced CHEHK-lihst (/ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “checklist” in a sentence?

Here is “checklist” used in a sentence: “The pilot ran through the pre-flight checklist before takeoff.”

What part of speech is “checklist”?

“Checklist” is a noun.

Is “checklist” a common word?

“Checklist” is an uncommon word in modern English.