Word
catalogue
Meanings
An organized list of items, especially products, books, or collections, with information to help you find or choose them.
To make an organized list of items and record details about them.
Definition
A catalogue is an organized list of items, often with descriptions, used to find or choose things.
A catalogue is a structured list of products, books, artworks, or other items, usually arranged by category. It often includes details such as names, descriptions, images, or reference numbers to help people locate or select items. You can use a catalogue in print (like a museum booklet) or online (like a store’s product pages).
Examples
- Before ordering anything, I compared the options in the catalogue and noted the key differences.
- She consulted the museum catalogue to understand how the paintings were grouped by period.
- They asked the librarian which catalogue would help them track down older journal issues.
- You can browse the online catalogue to see what is currently in stock without visiting the store.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse catalogue (a structured list) with category (a group within a list) and use one when they mean the other.
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