WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
check•list or check list/ˈtʃɛkˌlɪst/USA pronunciation
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Also, ˈcheck ˌlist. a list of items for comparing, checking correctness, or for other checking purposes.
check•list
(chek′list′),USA pronunciation n.
v.t.
v.i.
- Also, check′ list′. a list of items, as names or tasks, for comparison, verification, or other checking purposes.
v.t.
- to enter (an item) on a checklist.
v.i.
- to enter items on a checklist.
- check1 + list1 1850–55, American.