Word
checklist
Phoneticscheck·list, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɛˌkɫɪst/
UK/tʃˈɛklɪst/
Definitions
01list of tasks
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a list of things you need to do or check to make sure everything is finished correctly.
n. a list of items or tasks to be verified, completed, or checked off as a memory aid or to ensure procedural compliance.
“I have a checklist for my holiday to make sure I don't forget my passport.”
“The surgical team followed a rigorous safety checklist before the operation to minimize the risk of avoidable complications.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'follow', 'complete', or 'go through'.
02to add to a list
C1 · Advanced Formal · Technical
v. to put something on a list of things to be checked.
v. to enter an item into a formal list for verification or tracking purposes.
“The scientist checklisted every new bird species she saw in the forest.”
“The field researchers checklisted the observed flora according to the established taxonomic guidelines for the region.”
Usage
This transitive verb use is less common than the noun form and often appears in technical or scientific contexts.
Etymology
From check + list.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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