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1catalog
noun cat·a·log \ˈka-tə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
: a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures
: a group of similar or related things
Full Definition of CATALOG
2
a : a complete enumeration of items arranged systematically with descriptive details b : a pamphlet or book that contains such a list c : material in such a list
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Variants of CATALOG
cat·a·log or cat·a·logue \ˈka-tə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
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Origin of CATALOG
Middle English cathaloge, cateloge, from Middle French catalogue, from Late Latin catalogus, from Greek katalogos, from katalegein to list, enumerate, from kata- + legein to gather, speak — more at legend
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to CATALOG
2catalog
verb
: to list or describe (something) in an organized way
cataloged or cataloguedcatalog·ing or catalogu·ing
Full Definition of CATALOG
transitive verb
1
: to make a catalog of
2
a : to enter in a catalog b : to classify (as books or information) descriptively
intransitive verb
1
: to make or work on a catalog
2
: to become listed in a catalog at a specified price <this stamp catalogs at $2>
— cat·a·log·er or cat·a·logu·er noun
See catalog defined for English-language learners
Variants of CATALOG
catalog or catalogue
First Known Use of CATALOG
1598
CATALOG Defined for Kids
1catalog
noun cat·a·log \ˈka-tə-ˌlȯg\
Definition of CATALOG for Kids
1
: a book containing brief descriptions of things that can be purchased or signed up for <a garden supply catalog> <a college course catalogue>
2
: a list of names, titles, or articles arranged by some system
Variants of CATALOG
cat·a·log or cat·a·logue \ˈka-tə-ˌlȯg\
2catalog
verb
cat·a·loged or cat·a·loguedcat·a·log·ing or cat·a·logu·ing
Definition of CATALOG for Kids
1
: to make a catalog of
2
: to enter in a catalog
— cat·a·log·er or cat·a·logu·er noun
Variants of CATALOG
catalog or catalogue
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