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list

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɫɪst// UK //lˈɪst// list Archaic General-service Literary

n. a set of names, numbers, or items written down one after another. You use it to help you remember things or keep information organized.

n. a series of items, names, or tasks written or printed in a sequence. Often used as a tool for systematic organization or record-keeping.


SIMPLE

I need to make a shopping list before I go to the store.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager checked the guest list twice to ensure everyone had a seat for the ceremony.

COMPLEX

The software generates a comprehensive list of all active processes to help developers identify which applications are consuming the most memory during peak usage.

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Commonly takes the preposition 'of' followed by a plural noun.

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