online catalog

Searchable web listing

An online catalog is a digital database of items that can be searched and browsed via the internet.

Libraries use online catalogs to let patrons search holdings by title, author, or subject.

Retailers maintain online catalogs of products: I found the part number in their online catalog.

The term has largely replaced earlier "card catalog" for library systems.

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online catalogprint catalog

Bound product listing, mailed

card catalog · Sears catalog · phone book

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online, catalog

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G