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  1. card index, card catalog, card cataloguenoun

    an alphabetical listing of items (e.g., books in a library) with a separate card for each item

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  1. card index

    An index card (or record card in British English and system cards in Australian English) consists of card stock (heavy paper) cut to a standard size, used for recording and storing small amounts of discrete data. A collection of such cards either serves as, or aids the creation of, an index for expedited lookup of information (such as a library catalog or a back-of-the-book index). This system is said to have been invented by Carl Linnaeus, around 1760.

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  1. card index

    A card index is a record-keeping system where information is stored and organized on cards, usually kept in a box or drawer for easy access. Each card contains specific data, such as names, addresses, contact information, or references, and is often used in libraries, offices, and research centers. The cards are typically arranged in alphabetical or numerical order to facilitate easy retrieval of information.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of card index in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of card index in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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