catalogue

The word “catalogue” means an organised list of items, such as books, products, or artworks, often arranged alphabetically or by category. In plain terms, a systematic list of items, or the act of compiling one.

“Catalogue” is pronounced KAT-uh-log (/ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ in IPA).

Here is “catalogue” used in a sentence: “She flicked through the furniture catalogue looking for a new sofa.”

Depending on how it is used, “catalogue” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “catalogue” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French catalogue, from Late Latin catalogus, from Ancient Greek katalogos, "a list or register.".

“Catalogue” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Catalogue” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an organised list of items, such as books, products, or artworks, often arranged alphabetically or by category.

"Catalogue" and "catalog" are the same word spelled differently. "Catalogue" is the standard British spelling, while "catalog" is the common American spelling; both refer to an organised list of items such as books, products, or artworks.

A catalogue is an organised, often public list that describes items such as books, products, or artworks, usually to help people find or choose them. An inventory is a working record of the stock a business or person currently holds, focused on quantities rather than description.

A catalogue lists items such as goods, books, or artworks, often with descriptions and prices. A directory lists people, organisations, or addresses, such as a phone directory, and is arranged mainly for locating contacts rather than choosing products.

As a noun, "catalogue" appears in phrases such as "product catalogue", "library catalogue", "mail-order catalogue", and "exhibition catalogue". As a verb it commonly takes objects, as in "catalogue the collection" or "catalogue the findings".