Origin: Greek suffix -ist
Checklist has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted
"Before boarding the flight, the pilot carefully reviewed the pre-flight checklist to ensure every safety item was accounted for."
A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.
"The pilot used the pre-flight checklist to verify that every safety condition was met before takeoff."
"The pilot used his pre-flight checklist to ensure every system was working correctly before takeoff."
Usage: Use a checklist as a tool to ensure all necessary items are accounted for before proceeding with a task or inspection. It is most effective when used alongside specific instructions rather than standing alone as a vague reminder.
The word checklist is a straightforward combination of the words check and list. It was first used to describe a written record of items that need to be verified or completed.