Definition

A complete list of items, often organized in a specific order, such as alphabetical, that can include books, products, or other items.

Example

The library has a new catalogue of all its available books.

Conversation

Have you seen the new catalogue for the bookstore?

Not yet, but I've heard it's really impressive.

It has a lot of great recommendations and even some rare finds in the catalogue.

Sounds like I need to check it out soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To create a list or record of items, often organized in a specific way, such as books or products.

Example

The librarian will catalogue all the new books this week.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you finished that project for the library yet?

Not yet, I still need to catalogue all the new books they've received.

That sounds like a big task, how many are there?

Root Explanation

Catalogue → It is formed from 'cata-' (from Greek 'kata', meaning down or against) and 'logus' (from Greek 'logos', meaning word or reason). The word originally referred to a list or a systematic arrangement of items, as if laying them down in order for reference.

Memory Tip

Think of 'laying down' ('cata-') a 'list' or 'reason' ('logus') of items — that's why a catalogue is a systematic list.

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