- a variation of watch list.
watchlist
Britishnoun
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a list of things to be monitored, esp in order to prevent loss, damage, etc
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a list of people or organizations to be kept under surveillance, esp because they are suspected of wrongdoing
terrorist watchlist
Example Sentences
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“We have seen no meaningful change in our watchlist compared with a year ago.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
A built-in function lets users add films to their watchlist with the touch of a button, and watchlists are easily sortable in case you’re in the mood for something specific.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Met scans the faces of passers-by and compares their biometrics with thousands on a watchlist, under its usage policy.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Included on the watchlist are the sites that are currently being cleared up by the EA at Hoads Wood, in Kent, and Kidlington, in Oxfordshire.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
If you are reluctant to take the tax hit now, keep the idea on a watchlist for the next stock-market selloff.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
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