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Definition of cataloguing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
organizing informationTECH. UK involving the organization of informationTECH. UK
- She was responsible for the cataloguing tasks in the library.
2.
libraryTECH. UK related to the process of creating a catalogueTECH. UK
- The cataloguing system improved the library's organization.
Noun
library workTECH. UK the process of making or organizing a systematic listTECH. UK
- Cataloguing is an important part of managing a library.
Origin of cataloguing
Greek, katalogos (a list)
Examples of cataloguing in a sentence
He developed a new cataloguing system for the archives. The cataloguing department updated the records. She specialized in cataloguing techniques. Cataloguing the archive took weeks of labeling boxes and entering metadata. After the donation arrived, cataloguing began with a detailed inventory of each item.
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- French:catalographique, catalogage, ...
- German:katalogisierend, Katalogisierung, ...
- Italian:di sistematizzazione, catalogazione, ...
- Spanish:de catalogación, catalogación, ...
- Portuguese:organização de informações, catalogação, ...
- Chinese:信息编排, 编目, ...
- Japanese:情報整理の, 目録作成, ...
- Arabic:فَهْرَسِيّ, فَهْرَسَة, ...
- Hebrew:קָטָלוֹגִי, קִטּוּלוּג, ...
- Russian:организующая информацию, каталогизация, ...
- Ukrainian:організація інформації, каталогізація, ...
- Hindi:सूचीकरण संबंधी, सूचीकरण, ...
Definition of catalogue - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
organizationUK list a series of similar eventsUK
- The report catalogued the year's major incidents.
2.
indexUK list items in an organized record for referenceUK
- He catalogued new arrivals in the store's inventory.
Noun
1.
commerceUK list of items for sale, exhibition, or academic coursesUK
- The museum issued a new catalogue for the upcoming exhibition..
2.
organizationUK systematic list of items, often detailedUK
- The library has a comprehensive catalogue of its books.
3.
musicUK complete list of an artist's songsUK
- The band's catalogue includes all their hit songs.
4.
figurativeUK series of similar, often bad, eventsUK
- The report was a catalogue of errors.
Expressions with catalogue
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list of terrible events or situations
The report was a catalogue of horrors detailing the crisis.
list of items on a website that users can search or browse
The library’s online catalogue shows which books are currently available.
list of courses offered by a school
The course catalogue was updated for the new semester.
detailed record of problems
The report included a catalogue of complaints about the new policy.
series of mistakes or failures
The project was a catalogue of errors from start to finish.
book with seed descriptions and planting tips
She consulted the seed catalogue before planting her garden.
buying items from a printed or online catalogue
Catalogue buying is convenient for remote areas.
list of all library resources
The library catalogue lists all available books and journals.
list of all music released by an artist
The band's back catalogue includes many classic albums.
detailed list of parts for a machine
The engineer referred to the parts catalogue to assemble the engine.
list of items organized by subject
The library's subject catalogue is easy to navigate.
detailed index of an artist's works
The museum published a catalogue raisonné of Picasso's paintings.
combined catalogue of multiple libraries' collections
The union catalogue helps locate books across city libraries.
organized set of cards listing items
The business maintained a card catalogue for inventory.
library catalogue listing books by author, title, subject
The library uses a dictionary catalogue for easy book searches.
Origin of catalogue
Greek, kata (down) + logos (word)
Examples of catalogue in a sentence
The librarian will catalogue the new arrivals next week. She catalogued the books in the library system. They catalogued the artifacts for the museum exhibit. She browsed the catalogue for new books. The store's catalogue featured the latest gadgets. The museum's catalogue includes rare artifacts.
He spent hours browsing the art catalogue. Her catalogue spans several decades. The catalogue features rare recordings. The project faced a catalogue of setbacks. His career was a catalogue of missed opportunities.
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- French:cataloguer, catalogue, ...
- German:katalogisieren, Katalog, ...
- Italian:catalogare, catalogo, ...
- Spanish:catalogar, catálogo, ...
- Portuguese:catalogar, catálogo, ...
- Chinese:列出, 目录, ...
- Japanese:列挙する, カタログ, ...
- Arabic:سَرَدَ, كتالوج, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַטְלֵג, קָטָלוֹג, ...
- Russian:перечислять, каталог, ...
- Ukrainian:каталогізувати, каталог, ...
- Hindi:सूचीबद्ध करना, सूची, ...
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