listmaking
Writing things down
Listmaking is the practice of creating lists—whether grocery lists, to-do lists, or ranked favorites.
The term often carries connotations of organization and productivity, sometimes obsessively so: Her listmaking keeps her sane during busy seasons.
For some, listmaking is less about utility than the satisfaction of the act itself.
Rank by importance
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
- itemizeList by particulars
- enumerateList items individually
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
sort · classify · arrange · group · structure · systematize · rank · order
Itemized verification guide
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- directoryFile system container
roster · compilation · enumeration · tabulation · roll · archive · anthology · ledger
Commotion or fuss
- agendaFormal discussion list
- goalsIntended end results
- tasksUnits of work
- milestonesNotable points of progress
deadlines · schedule · roadmap · targets · objectives · reminders · appointments · errands
Food bought at stores
- watchlistTracked items roster
- playlistArranged media collection
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- suppliesResources for a task
ingredients · quantities · items · provisions · equipment · materials · contacts · expenses
prioritize
Rank by importance
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
- itemizeList by particulars
- enumerateList items individually
sequence · sort · classify · arrange · group · structure · systematize · rank · order · outline
checklist
Itemized verification guide
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
directory · roster · compilation · enumeration · tabulation · roll · archive · anthology · ledger · database
to-do
Commotion or fuss
milestones · deadlines · schedule · roadmap · targets · objectives · reminders · appointments · errands · priorities
groceries
Food bought at stores
supplies · ingredients · quantities · items · provisions · equipment · materials · contacts · expenses · purchases
listmakingwinging it
Proceeding without preparation
disorganization · chaos · memorizing · randomness · rote memory
listmakingimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · intuition · going with the flow · freewheeling · free association
listmakingflying by the seat of your pants
spontaneity · winging it · playing it by ear · unpreparedness · impulsiveness
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