watch list

American  

Or watchlist

noun

1. a list of persons or things to watch for possible action in the future.

   a watch list of possible growth stocks.

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Etymology

Origin of watch list

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Treasury, which put the Alpine nation on its watch list for currency manipulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The busts led to the arrest of eight suspects on state and federal charges, including one who was on the National Terrorist Watch List, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

The commerce ministry added a further 20 Japanese organisations, including automaker Subaru, to a "watch list" requiring stricter reviews of exported items that could be used for military purposes.

From Barron's

A separate statement from the Chinese commerce ministry Tuesday said another 20 Japanese entities, including Subaru Corporation, have been placed put on a watch list.

From The Wall Street Journal

Exports of dual-use items from entities on the watch list will be strictly reviewed and exports involving Japanese military users, military uses, and any other end-user uses that contribute to enhancing Japan’s military strength won’t be approved, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal