Checklist Meaning in English

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Definition

A list of items or tasks that need to be completed, checked, or reviewed, often used to remember important steps or things.

Usage & Nuances

'Checklist' is used formally and informally, common in offices, travel, shopping, and project management. Collocates with 'make a checklist', 'complete the checklist', or 'follow the checklist'. Do not confuse with 'to-do list' (personal plans) — a checklist focuses on verifying tasks as complete.

• Spanish: lista de verificación - lista de comprobación
• Portuguese (BR): lista de verificação - checklist
• Portuguese (PT): lista de verificação - lista de controlo
• Chinese (Simplified): 清单
• Chinese (Traditional): 清單
• Hindi: जाँच सूची
• Arabic: قائمة التحقق
• Bengali: চেকলিস্ট - তালিকা (পরীক্ষার জন্য)
• Russian: чек-лист - контрольный список
• Japanese: チェックリスト
• Vietnamese: danh sách kiểm tra
• Korean: 체크리스트
• Turkish: kontrol listesi
• Urdu: چیک لسٹ
• Indonesian: daftar periksa

Example Sentences

I made a checklist for my trip.

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Please use the checklist to pack your bag.

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The teacher gave us a checklist to help with our project.

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I can't function without my morning checklist—I always forget something otherwise.

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Let's go through the checklist before we leave.

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Did you tick everything off the checklist?

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