mental checklist
Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words
Refers to a list of things someone goes over in their mind.
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- Before takeoff, the pilot quickly ran through a mental checklist of safety procedures.
- I have a mental checklist I go through before leaving the house: keys, wallet, phone.
- She mentally ticked off items on her mental checklist while considering the job offer.
- He created a mental checklist of points to cover during the important meeting.
- In retrospect, I realized I had subconsciously used a mental checklist to choose the right candidate.
- You should always have a mental checklist for potential risks before starting a new project.
- The detective had a mental checklist of suspects and motives that he was working through.
- Every night, I do a quick mental checklist to make sure all the doors are locked.
- While packing for his trip, he went over his mental checklist to ensure he hadn't forgotten anything essential.
- The experienced doctor has an internal, mental checklist of symptoms to look for during diagnosis.