checklist

noun

Also, check list. a list of items, as names or tasks, for comparison, verification, or other checking purposes.

verb (used with object)

to enter (an item) on a checklist.

verb (used without object)

to enter items on a checklist.

Origin:
1850–55, Americanism; check¹ + list¹

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Word Origin & History

checklist

1853, Amer.Eng., from check + list. Two words until c.1880; hyphenated until late 20c.

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