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Catalog vs. Catalogue
Catalog
/ˈkætəlɔg/
A complete list of items, often with descriptions or pictures
Examples:
Synonyms:
directory
inventory
list
index
register
Antonyms:
disorganization
randomness
Catalogue
/ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
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A systematic list of items, typically with details about each one
Examples:
He looked through the new
catalogue
for shoes.
The library
catalogue
lists all available books and materials.
Synonyms:
list
directory
index
inventory
register
Antonyms:
disorder
mess
confusion
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Ways to tell them apart:
Catalog
is the American English spelling, while
catalogue
is used in British English.
Both words have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably depending on the region.
If you
re writing for an American audience, use
catalog.'
If you
re writing for a British audience,
catalogue' is preferable.
Remember your audience's locale to choose the appropriate word.
When to use catalog:
When to use catalogue:
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