noun

discography

dis-KOG-ruh-fee

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Discography (noun) means a discography is a complete list or collection of the recordings that a musician or band has released. Example: “Her discography includes twelve studio albums.”

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A discography is a complete list or collection of the recordings that a musician or band has released.

"Her discography includes twelve studio albums."

"Fans still debate which record from his discography is the best."

"The band's discography spans more than four decades."

medical A discography is also an X-ray examination of the spine done after a contrast dye has been injected into a disc.

"The consultant ordered a discography to find the source of his back pain."

"A discography can help doctors work out which disc is causing chronic pain."

How to use discography

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a musician's full list of releases, or a type of spinal X-ray used by doctors.

When to use it

The medical sense is a specialist term used mainly by doctors and radiologists.

Memory tip

Use discography for a musician's body of releases; only use it for the spine scan when the medical context is clear.

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full discography solo discography extensive discography spinal discography

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Discography was formed in English from disco-, meaning a record, and the ending -graphy. The word was first recorded in 1933.

Origin: English

Rhymes for discography

geography biography demography tomography ideography topography lithography iconography mammography photography pornography calligraphy

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Frequently asked questions

What does discography mean?

It usually means the complete list of recordings released by a musical act.

What does discography mean in medicine?

In medicine, a discography is an X-ray of the spine taken after dye has been injected into a disc.

When was the word discography first used?

It was first recorded in 1933.

What is the meaning of discography?

"discography" (noun) means a discography is a complete list or collection of the recordings that a musician or band has released.