( NAmE also cata·log ) / ˈkætəlɒg; NAmE -lɔːg; -lɑːg/ noun , verb
■ noun
1.
a complete list of items, for example of things that people can look at or buy :
a mail-order catalogue (= a book showing goods for sale to be sent to people's homes)
to consult the library catalogue
An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
an online catalogue
2.
a long series of things that happen (usually bad things) :
a catalogue of disasters / errors / misfortunes
■ verb [ vn ]
1.
to arrange a list of things in order in a catalogue ; to record sth in a catalogue
2.
to give a list of things connected with a particular person, event, etc. :
Interviews with the refugees catalogue a history of discrimination and violence.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Old French from late Latin catalogus , from Greek katalogos , from katalegein pick out or enrol.