Cataloged: meaning, definitions and examples

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cataloged

 

[ ˈkatlˌɔɡd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

library

To make a systematic list of items for a specific purpose, such as books or documents, usually in alphabetical or numerical order.

Synonyms

index, inventory, list.

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Word Description / Examples
cataloged

This word is often used when talking about organizing items in a systematic way, particularly in libraries, museums, or databases. It implies creating a detailed record of items.

  • The librarian cataloged the new books in the system.
  • The museum cataloged their entire collection of paintings.

Examples of usage

  • The librarian cataloged all the new books that arrived last week.
  • She spent hours cataloging the historical documents in the archives.
Context #2 | Verb

data management

To enter items into a database or other system in order to organize and manage them effectively.

Synonyms

log, record, register.

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cataloged

Use when organizing and listing items, especially in a systematic way such as in libraries or inventory management.

  • The librarian cataloged all the new books
  • The museum has cataloged its collection online

Examples of usage

  • The data entry team cataloged the new customer information into the CRM system.
  • The scientist cataloged the research findings into a spreadsheet for analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "cataloged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 catalogado

🇮🇳 सूचीबद्ध

🇩🇪 katalogisiert

🇮🇩 dikatalogkan

🇺🇦 каталогізований

🇵🇱 skatalogowany

🇯🇵 カタログ化された

🇫🇷 catalogué

🇪🇸 catalogado

🇹🇷 kataloglanmış

🇰🇷 목록화된

🇸🇦 مفهرس

🇨🇿 katalogizovaný

🇸🇰 katalogizovaný

🇨🇳 编目的

🇸🇮 katalogiziran

🇮🇸 skráður í skrá

🇰🇿 каталогталған

🇬🇪 კატალოგირებული

🇦🇿 kataloqa salınmış

🇲🇽 catalogado

Etymology

The word 'cataloged' originated from the Greek word 'katalogos', which means a list or register. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of making a list or inventory of items. Over time, the term has evolved to also include the digital organization of information in databases and other systems.

See also: catalog, catalogable, cataloging, catalogue.