ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Checklist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Checklist is a noun meaning A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.

Meaning

A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.

More Meanings

  1. (taxonomy) An inventory, especially of species.
  2. (transitive) To add to a checklist.

Example Sentences

a checklist of the plants of the Guiana Shield
It was like he was checklisting the steps of brushing your teeth. Everyone knows how to brush your teeth—you do it automatically—so what good would a checklist do?

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include listed, listing, inventory, schedule, audit, reference.

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