cataloguing UK
ˈkæt.ə.lɔːɡɪŋ
See also: cataloging (US)
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Definition of cataloguing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
organizing informationTECH.UKinvolving the organization of informationTECH.UK
  • She was responsible for the cataloguing tasks in the library.
arranging organizing systematizing
2.
libraryTECH.UKrelated to the process of creating a catalogueTECH.UK
  • The cataloguing system improved the library's organization.
classifying indexing

Noun

library workTECH.UKthe process of making or organizing a systematic listTECH.UK
  • Cataloguing is an important part of managing a library.
undershirt waistcoat
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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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  1. French:catalographique, catalogage, ...
  2. German:katalogisierend, Katalogisierung, ...
  3. Italian:di sistematizzazione, catalogazione, ...
  4. Spanish:de catalogación, catalogación, ...
  5. Portuguese:organização de informações, catalogação, ...
  6. Chinese:信息编排, 编目, ...
  7. Japanese:情報整理の, 目録作成, ...
  8. Arabic:فَهْرَسِيّ, فَهْرَسَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָטָלוֹגִי, קִטּוּלוּג, ...
  10. Russian:организующая информацию, каталогизация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:організація інформації, каталогізація, ...
  12. Hindi:सूचीकरण संबंधी, सूचीकरण, ...
catalogue UK
ˈkætəlɒɡ
See also: catalog (US)

Definition of catalogue - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
organizationUKlist a series of similar eventsUK
  • The report catalogued the year's major incidents.
document record
2.
indexUKlist items in an organized record for referenceUK
  • He catalogued new arrivals in the store's inventory.
list record register

Noun

1.
commerceUKlist of items for sale, exhibition, or academic coursesUK
  • The museum issued a new catalogue for the upcoming exhibition..
directory inventory list
2.
organizationUKsystematic list of items, often detailedUK
  • The library has a comprehensive catalogue of its books.
catalog inventory list
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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.

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.

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  1. French:cataloguer, catalogue, ...
  2. German:katalogisieren, Katalog, ...
  3. Italian:catalogare, catalogo, ...
  4. Spanish:catalogar, catálogo, ...
  5. Portuguese:catalogar, catálogo, ...
  6. Chinese:列出, 目录, ...
  7. Japanese:列挙する, カタログ, ...
  8. Arabic:سَرَدَ, كتالوج, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַטְלֵג, קָטָלוֹג, ...
  10. Russian:перечислять, каталог, ...
  11. Ukrainian:каталогізувати, каталог, ...
  12. Hindi:सूचीबद्ध करना, सूची, ...
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