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checklist

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛˌkɫɪst// UK //tʃˈɛklɪst// check·list

n. a list of items or tasks that you check off one by one to make sure you do not forget anything.

n. a list of items, tasks, or requirements used to ensure completeness and accuracy in a process.


SIMPLE

She used a checklist to pack her bags.

CONTEXTUAL

The pilot ran through the pre-flight checklist before starting the engines.

COMPLEX

Implementing a standardized safety checklist reduced human error in the operating room by nearly half.

Origin

From check + list.

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