Phrase guide

punch list

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The list of repairs and finish work required to complete a project, such as the construction of a building; a list of problems to correct.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • The building opened on schedule, but it took them another three months to get through the punch list.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snagging list

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Perhaps from the practice of punching holes in a list to indicate completion of individual items.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 任務清單 /任务清单 (rènwu qīngdān) — list of items required to complete a project
  • Finnish: vikalista — list of items required to complete a project
  • German: Mängelliste — list of items required to complete a project
  • Portuguese: lista de pendências — list of items required to complete a project