Cataloguing: meaning, definitions and examples

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cataloguing

 

[ ˈkæt.lɒɡ.jʊ.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

organizing system

Cataloguing refers to the systematic process of creating a catalog, which is a structured list of items for easy reference. This process is crucial in libraries, museums, and various organizations to maintain an organized inventory of their assets.

Synonyms

indexing, inventorying, listing, recording

Examples of usage

  • The librarian spent hours cataloguing new books.
  • Cataloguing artworks is essential for museum documentation.
  • She enjoys cataloguing her extensive record collection.
  • The software simplifies the process of cataloguing digital files.

Translations

Translations of the word "cataloguing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 catalogação

🇮🇳 सूचीबद्ध करना

🇩🇪 Katalogisierung

🇮🇩 katalogisasi

🇺🇦 каталогізація

🇵🇱 katalogowanie

🇯🇵 カタログ作成

🇫🇷 catalogage

🇪🇸 catalogación

🇹🇷 kataloglama

🇰🇷 카탈로그화

🇸🇦 فهرسة

🇨🇿 katalogizace

🇸🇰 katalogizácia

🇨🇳 编目

🇸🇮 katalogizacija

🇮🇸 skrásetning

🇰🇿 каталогтау

🇬🇪 კატალოგიზაცია

🇦🇿 kataloqlaşdırma

🇲🇽 catalogación

Etymology

The word 'cataloguing' derives from the noun 'catalog', which has roots in the Latin word 'catalogus' meaning 'a list of names.' This Latin term itself came from the Greek 'katálogos,' which is a combination of 'kata,' meaning 'down', and 'legein,' meaning 'to speak' or 'to gather.' Over time, the concept of cataloguing evolved from simply listing items to incorporating organizational systems and methodologies that enhance accessibility and usability. In the digital age, cataloguing has expanded to include electronic databases and online systems, making it easier to manage large volumes of information.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,930, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.