► lista set of words, numbers, etc. written one below the other so that you can remember them or keep them in order: I made a list before going to the store.
► checklist a list that helps you by reminding you of the things you need to do or get for a particular job or activity: When the workers begin their shift, they go through a checklist to make sure all the instruments are working properly.
► schedule a list of events or activities that shows when each one will happen: The schedule for the conference will be available next week. Look at the schedule to see when the next train leaves.
► agenda a list of the subjects that the people at a meeting will discuss: We only have a few minutes left, so let’s move to the last item on the agenda.
► inventory a list of all the things in a place, especially in a store or other business: The company keeps a full inventory of its equipment.
► roll a list of the names of everyone in a class or at a meeting: As the teacher called the roll, each student said “here” or “present.”
► roster a list of the names of people who are expected to take part in a class, activity, or sports event: The regular pitcher is injured, so Manuel is on the roster for tomorrow’s baseball game.
► table of contents the list at the beginning of a book that tells you the name of each part of the book: I looked at the table of contents and saw that there were four short stories in the book.
► index an alphabetically arranged list at the end of a book that tells you where each person or subject in the book is mentioned: Look under “B” in the index to see if biology is covered in the book.
► bibliography a list of all the books and articles that someone used when he or she wrote something: There is a short bibliography at the end of the article.