checklist

checklist
/chek"list'/, n.
1. Also, check list. a list of items, as names or tasks, for comparison, verification, or other checking purposes.
v.t.
2. to enter (an item) on a checklist.
v.i.
3. to enter items on a checklist.
[1850-55, Amer.; CHECK1 + LIST1]

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