INDEX:
1. a list of things, places etc
2. a list of people
3. a list in a book
4. a list of events or activities
5. to make a list, or include something on a list
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1. a list of things, places etc
▷ list /lɪst/ [countable noun]
a set of names of things, places, jobs you need to do etc, which are written one below the other :
list of
▪ Could I have a list of hotels in Bournemouth and the surrounding area?
make a list
▪ I made a list of all the things I had to do that day.
on a list
▪ Henry’s name wasn’t on the list.
shopping list
a list of all the things you need to buy
▪ I forgot to bring my shopping list with me.
▷ checklist /ˈtʃekˌlɪst/ [countable noun]
a list of things you need or things you have to do which you keep in order to help you remember them :
▪ Use a checklist when visiting properties to buy, so that you keep a record of which features you liked and didn’t like.
checklist of
▪ Here is a checklist of things you need to buy before travelling to India.
▷ inventory /ˈɪnvəntriǁ-tɔːri/ [countable noun]
an official list of all the objects in a house, factory, or shop, written so that you can know exactly what is there :
in/on an inventory
▪ Some of the things in the shop were not listed in the inventory.
inventory of
▪ The company keeps a full inventory of its equipment.
make an inventory
▪ She made an inventory of everything in the apartment.
▷ catalogue especially British /catalog American /ˈkætəlɒgǁ-lɔːg, -lɑːg/ [countable noun]
a list that gives some information about each thing in a library, art collection etc so that people can find what they want :
▪ There is a new catalogue of all the books in the library.
▪ You will find information about all the sale items in our catalog.
2. a list of people
▷ list /lɪst/ [countable noun]
a set of the names of people in a particular place, on a course etc, written one below the other and kept as a record :
list of
▪ A list of competitors will be posted on the main notice board.
waiting list
a list of people who are waiting to do something
▪ I’m afraid the English course is already full, and there is a waiting list.
guest list
▪ This is the guest list for the wedding.
draw up a list
▪ I drew up a list of all the jobs I had to do in the house.
cross somebody off the list
remove someone’s name from a list
▪ Sarah’s name had been crossed off the list of candidates.
▷ short list/shortlist /ˈʃɔːʳtlɪst/ [countable noun] British
a list of a small group of people, chosen from a larger group, from which you choose one person for a job :
on/onto a shortlist
▪ You were lucky to even get onto the shortlist.
draw up a shortlist (of people)
▪ After the first set of interviews, we will draw up a shortlist of candidates we wish to interview a second time.
▷ register /ˈredʒɪstəʳ, ˈredʒəstəʳ/ [countable noun]
an official list containing the names of all the people, organizations, or things of a particular type :
register of
▪ a register of qualified translators
▪ a civil register of births, deaths, and marriages
electoral register
an official list of people who can vote in an election
▪ Make sure your name is on the electoral register in good time.
▷ roll /rəʊl/ [countable noun]
an official list of the names of people at a meeting, in a class etc :
▪ The school now has a roll of over 2,000 children.
on a roll
▪ His name was not on the voters’ roll.
▷ roster /ˈrɒstəʳǁˈrɑː-/ [countable noun]
a list of people and the jobs they each have to do :
roster for
▪ We organized a roster for cleaning the house.
on a roster
▪ I noticed that my name was not on the night duty roster.
3. a list in a book
▷ index /ˈɪndeks/ [countable noun]
an alphabetically arranged list of all the names and subjects in a book :
▪ It’s a lot quicker if you use the index.
▪ Look under B in the index to see if biology is covered in the book.
▷ contents /ˈkɒntentsǁˈkɑːn-/ [plural noun]
a list, usually printed at the front of a book, which shows the main parts that the book is divided into :
▪ I could tell the book was not what I wanted by looking at the contents.
contents page
▪ Sue opened the book and looked at the contents page.
table of contents
▪ There’s no table of contents, so it’s quite difficult to find the information you’re looking for.
▷ bibliography /ˌbɪbliˈɒgrəfiǁ-ˈɑːg-/ [countable noun]
a list of all the books and articles on a particular subject, or all the books and articles that are used when you write something :
▪ There is a short bibliography at the back of the book.
in a bibliography
▪ Details of suggested further reading are given in the bibliography.
4. a list of events or activities
▷ programme British /program American /ˈprəʊgræm/ [countable noun]
a list of all the activities or events that have been planned, especially one that shows when each event will happen :
on a programme
▪ First on the programme is a speech by the organizer, Mrs Jenkins.
programme of
▪ A spectacular program of exhibitions, displays and competitions has been planned.
▪ Because of bad weather, our programme of events has had to be changed slightly.
▷ schedule /ˈʃedjuːlǁˈskedʒʊl, -dʒ ə l/ [countable noun]
a list of events or activities that shows when each one will happen :
▪ According to the schedule, the first lecture begins at 9.00 am.
▪ The President’s schedule included a visit to a children’s hospital.
▷ agenda /əˈdʒendə/ [countable noun]
a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meeting :
▪ Have you got a copy of the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
on an agenda
▪ What do you do if you want to discuss something that’s not on the agenda?
(at the) top of an agenda
▪ The fuel crisis will be at the top of the agenda for today’s board meeting.
5. to make a list, or include something on a list
▷ make a list /ˌmeɪk ə ˈlɪst/ [verb phrase]
make a list of
▪ She made a list of all the things she would need on her trip.
▪ A list has been made of all students who failed to attend lectures regularly.
▷ catalogue especially British /catalog American /ˈkætəlɒgǁ-lɔːg, -lɑːg/ [transitive verb]
to make a well-arranged list of a large group of things so that people can find what they want :
▪ We are still waiting for all the paintings to be identified and catalogued.
▷ itemize /ˈaɪtəmaɪz/ [transitive verb]
to write down all the separate parts or details of something in a list :
▪ Donleavy carefully itemized the equipment.
▪ Make sure the bill you receive is itemized and shows the individual price of each job that has been done.
▷ list /lɪst/ [transitive verb]
to give a list of names, places etc, or to include someone or something on a list :
▪ a useful booklet, listing all the colleges that take part-time students
▪ The books are listed alphabetically, according to the name of the author.
list as
▪ Chapman lists rugby as one of his hobbies.
▷ shortlist /ˈʃɔːʳtlɪst/ [transitive verb] British
to include someone on a small list of people, chosen from a larger group, from which you choose one person for a job :
▪ Three candidates have been shortlisted for the job.