Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Cat·a·log

   /ˈkadlˌôɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order.
   • ▪ a list of all the books or resources in a library: "a computerized library catalog"
   • ▪ a publication containing details of items for sale, especially one produced by a mail-order company: "a mail-order catalog" Similar brochureprospectusguidemagaloguemailerinformal:wish book
   • ▪ a list of works of art in an exhibition or collection, with detailed comments and explanations: "this collection of paintings is the subject of a detailed catalog" Similar directoryregisterindexlistlistingrecordarchiveinventoryrolltablecalendarclassificationroster
   • ▪ a list of courses offered by a university or college.
   • ▪ a series of unwelcome or unpleasant things: "his life was a catalog of dismal failures"

   verb

   • 1. make a systematic list of (items of the same type): "it will be some time before the collection is fully cataloged"
   • ▪ enter (an item) in a catalog: "the picture was withdrawn before being cataloged"
   • ▪ list (similar situations, qualities, or events) in succession: "the report catalogs dangerous work practices in the company"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin catalogus, from Greek katalogos, from katalegein ‘pick out or enroll’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • C

     3

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • O

     1

   • G

     2

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less