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a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a checklist of things to do before the flight
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These categories, if well managed, highlight how AI tools can extract data, identify contingencies, spotlight audit risks, complete preliminary compliance checklists, automate compilation and identify addressable gaps.
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Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These kinds of checklists commonly circulate on social media and are often put out by local officials during national disasters.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
In order to prepare for evacuation, the department has outlined a Wildfire Action Plan with a checklist that includes preparation steps and safety tips.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
These words describe the way someone might go through their checklist.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These kinds of checklists commonly circulate on social media and are often put out by local officials during national disasters.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
In order to prepare for evacuation, the department has outlined a Wildfire Action Plan with a checklist that includes preparation steps and safety tips.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
These words describe the way someone might go through their checklist.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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