Catalogued: meaning, definitions and examples
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catalogued
[ ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡd ]
record storage
The term 'catalogued' refers to the act of organizing and listing items systematically in a catalog. This process involves recording details about the items for easier retrieval and reference, typically used in libraries, databases, or collections.
Synonyms
arranged, indexed, listed, recorded
Examples of usage
- The library has catalogued all its new arrivals.
- She catalogued her extensive collection of stamps.
- All the art pieces were carefully catalogued for the exhibition.
Translations
Translations of the word "catalogued" in other languages:
🇵🇹 catalogado
🇮🇳 सूचीबद्ध
🇩🇪 katalogisiert
🇮🇩 tercatalog
🇺🇦 каталогізований
🇵🇱 skatalogowany
🇯🇵 カタログ化された
🇫🇷 catalogué
🇪🇸 catalogado
🇹🇷 kataloglanmış
🇰🇷 목록화된
🇸🇦 مُدرَج
🇨🇿 katalogizovaný
🇸🇰 katalogizovaný
🇨🇳 已编目
🇸🇮 katalogiziran
🇮🇸 skráð
🇰🇿 каталогталған
🇬🇪 კატალოგიზებული
🇦🇿 kataloqa alınmış
🇲🇽 catalogado
Etymology
The word 'catalogue' originates from the Latin term 'catalōgus', which refers to a list of items. This Latin term itself comes from the Greek word 'κατάλογος' (katálogos), meaning 'a listing' or 'a register'. The prefix 'cata-' often signifies 'down' or 'according to', while 'logos' relates to 'word' or 'reason'. The use of 'catalogued' as a past participle form emphasizes an action that has already been completed, specifically in the context of organizing information. Over centuries, the concept of cataloging has expanded from its original contexts in literature and academia to a broader application in digital databases and e-commerce. The evolution of technology has further refined how we catalogue and retrieve information, making it an essential skill across various fields.