Catalog Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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catalog

[หˆkat.ษ™หŒlษ”หษก ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

online shopping

A list of products or services, often organized in categories, that can be browsed or searched through to find what one is looking for.

Synonyms

directory, inventory, list.

Examples of usage

  • You can find a wide variety of products in the catalog of this online store.
  • The catalog allows customers to easily navigate through different categories of products.
Context #2 | Verb

publishing

To make a list of products, services, or items available for purchase, often in a printed or digital format.

Synonyms

index, list, record.

Examples of usage

  • The company will catalog their new collection in the upcoming magazine.
  • He spent hours cataloging the items in the warehouse.

Translations

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Origin of 'catalog'

The word 'catalog' originated from the Greek word 'katalogos', which means 'a list, register, or roll'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century. Initially, catalogs were printed lists of items available for sale, but with the advent of the internet, online catalogs have become more common. They are now widely used in e-commerce and other industries to showcase products and services.


See also: catalogable, cataloged, cataloging, catalogue.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,296 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.