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lists

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫɪsts// UK //lˈɪsts// lists

n. a series of names, items, or tasks written down one after another. You use them to help you remember what to buy or do.

n. a series of items, names, or tasks written or printed in a sequence. Often used as a tool for organisation or categorisation.


SIMPLE

I always write shopping lists before I go to the store.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher checked the names on the class lists to see who was missing from the field trip.

COMPLEX

Modern software allows users to sync their task lists across multiple devices, ensuring that every priority is visible regardless of the user's location.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'make', 'write', or 'compile'.

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