Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌlɔɡ/

Definitions of catalog

noun a list or record of items, often in a systematic order

Example Sentences

A1 I used a catalog to order new clothes for the upcoming season.

A2 She flipped through the catalog to find a new book to read.

B1 The company sends out a catalog every month showcasing their latest products.

B2 I prefer browsing a physical catalog rather than shopping online.

C1 The library has an extensive catalog of rare books and manuscripts.

C2 The museum's catalog of paintings is considered one of the most comprehensive in the world.

verb to make a list or record of items

Example Sentences

A1 I like to catalog my stamp collection.

A2 She cataloged all the books in the library.

B1 The museum curator is responsible for cataloging all the artifacts.

B2 The scientist cataloged the different species of plants found in the rainforest.

C1 The archivist meticulously cataloged the historical documents.

C2 The researcher cataloged the data from the experiment for analysis.

Examples of catalog in a Sentence

formal The library has an extensive catalog of rare books dating back to the 15th century.

informal I found this cool catalog of vintage clothing online.

slang Check out the latest sneaker catalog, it's fire!

figurative His mind was like a vast catalog of memories, each one carefully stored and easily retrievable.

Grammatical Forms of catalog

past tense

cataloged

plural

catalogs

comparative

more cataloged

superlative

most cataloged

present tense

catalog

future tense

will catalog

perfect tense

have cataloged

continuous tense

is cataloging

singular

catalog

positive degree

catalog

infinitive

to catalog

gerund

cataloging

participle

cataloged

Origin and Evolution of catalog

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'catalog' originated from the Greek word 'katalogos' which means 'a list, register, or roll.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'catalog' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings including a publication containing a list of items for sale or exhibition, a systematic list of names or items, or a list of data in a computer or library system.