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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA list you tick items off as you complete or confirm them.
Common pairings
pre-flight checklist
packing checklist
run through a checklist
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Word forms
- Plural
- checklists
- Third person singular
- checklists
- Past tense
- checklisted
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The pilot ran through the pre-flight _____ before takeoff.
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.
