wanted list
A 'wanted list' is primarily used by law enforcement to identify individuals who are sought for alleged crimes. It can also refer to desired entities in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Law Enforcement
(technical, official)A record of individuals being actively pursued by police or other law enforcement agencies for alleged crimes.
Example
- The suspect's name was added to the wanted list after the investigation.
- The police released a wanted list to the media to help locate the fugitives.
B2General
(figurative)A collection of names or items that a person or organization aims to obtain or achieve.
Example
- The new software is on our company's wanted list for the upcoming quarter.
- Several rare books are on the collector's wanted list.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wanted list":
hit listshopping listfree listshort listlaundry liststop listadd to the listlife listnaughty listbucket list