cataloging 1 of 2

noun

variants or cataloguing
as in classification

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cataloging

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verb

variants or cataloguing
present participle of catalog
as in listing
to put (someone or something) on a list cataloged the latest additions to the collection

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Recent Examples of cataloging
Noun
Large organizations can spend enormous amounts of energy cataloging problems. — Lou Maiuri, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Beyond cataloging, a foray is a remarkably different way to explore nature. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026 In addition to having been kept in impeccable shape over the years, this example had just 958 miles on its odometer at the time of cataloging. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 The college offers the only graduate degree in musical instruments in North America and supports research into areas such as conservation and cataloging. — Samantha Lande, Midwest Living, 30 July 2026 Heitkamp, who started his career cataloging fossils at Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles before founding Theropoda Expeditions in 2012, excavated the Licking site over the course of three field seasons, from 2021 to 2023. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 The early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May among the papers of Royal Navy captains. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Per ARTnews, Spain’s Court of Auditors has been critical of the Reina Sofía’s cataloguing methods for years, and government officials are now asking for a physical accounting of the over 25,000 artworks in the museum; as well as comprehensive financial valuations. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026 Among them is the demanding task of turning a pile of artifacts into a museum collection, which includes cataloging, researching, describing and photographing. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Cai’s grandfather was a heritage conservation worker in Wudang, a role focused on preserving and cataloging cultural relics. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Other cybersecurity vendors have been tracking the threat, and cataloging the various malware strains, which include BeaverTail, capable of targeting both Windows and macOS. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 For The Times) One of the morning panelists, UC Davis associate professor Alessandro Ossola, recounted the process of cataloging more than 200 types of trees on public lands in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 While cataloguing nearly two decades of molds, samples and commissions for an archival project, Borgo began looking at those familiar forms differently. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Investigators searching the case turn up human remains, execution tapes, Polaroids and film canisters cataloging years of violence. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Prosecuting just one case can mean accessing, reviewing, cataloging and storing thousands of digital files. — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Morris’s book focuses only on the representation of real animals; cataloguing mythic and hybrid creatures would take another volume entirely. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 There was no indexing and cataloging in a professional archival way throughout this vault process. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataloging
  1. classification
  2. listing
  3. indexing
  4. entering
  5. categorization
  6. recording
  7. codification
  8. scheduling
Noun
  • Use smaller, cheaper models for classification and routine requests, and save larger models for complex decisions where better reasoning creates value.
    — Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This classification is important if your card offers bonus rewards for certain purchases.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of classification
Verb
  • Spinnova did not announce an offering price, fundraising target or listing date in the meeting resolutions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Kid Rock has revealed the track listing for his forthcoming Christian album, Halfway to Jesus.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of listing
Noun
  • Why Descriptions And Keywords In Comments Actually Matter As part of this evolution, the comments section is an active part of Instagram’s content indexing system.
    — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Amy Brooks President of Global Business Development At the risk of over-indexing, another former Stanford player who has spent two-plus decades in the NBA.
    — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of indexing
Verb
  • The tomb’s entrance passage, with narrowing walls and descending axis, creates a liminal stage to orient the body before entering the burial chamber.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The museum has cited safety concerns as one reason visitors will have to pass security controls before entering the plaza, and an adjacent park has no such barriers.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of entering
Noun
  • Six years later, over 2,000 colleges and universities are still test-optional – although the categorization may be deceiving, as some scholarships may depend on SAT scores.
    — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This year's festival featured more than 4,200 productions, an overwhelming marketplace of comedy, theater, cabaret — and plenty that resist easy categorization.
    — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of categorization
Verb
  • The Jayhawks recorded 30 total tackles and seven tackles for loss, with 18 different players recording at least one tackle.
    — Gary Bedore October 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • North Suburban Conference leader Warren (11-0-2, 4-0-2) has allowed just seven goals while recording seven shutouts, and Sandoval has contributed three goals and seven assists.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of recording
Noun
  • Unlike the majority of the Mishnah—the codification of the Jewish Oral Law—Pirkei Avot has very little Halakhic content and instead emphasizes general ethical matters conveyed through aphorisms attributed to ancient rabbinic sages.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • The codification of what became soccer Public school graduates took their versions of the game with them to the next level.
    — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Definition of codification
Verb
  • The Obama administration considered scheduling kratom products in 2016, but decided against it after receiving pushback and considering similar concerns while the country’s overdose crisis worsened, LaBelle said.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Consider scheduling the transfer for shortly after payday and choosing an amount that fits comfortably within your budget.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of scheduling

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“Cataloging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataloging. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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