Definition

A list that is created quickly and may not have much detail, often used for reference or checking items.

Example

The librarian provided a handlist of all the new books added to the collection.

Conversation

I just made a quick handlist of the books I need for my project.

That sounds useful! How detailed is it?

It's pretty basic, just the titles and authors, nothing fancy.

Perfect! Sometimes you just need a simple list to keep track.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Handlist → The word is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the part of the body at the end of the arm) and "list" (from Old English "list", meaning a series or enumeration). A handlist refers to a list that is easily handled or referred to, often a concise or manageable list of items.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hand' as something you can easily use to hold or refer to a 'list' — that's why a handlist is a manageable list.

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