Catalog vs Directory vs Inventory

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Catalog

Top 2.000 (häufig)B1

Directory

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Inventory

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)B1noun
 CatalogDirectoryInventory
Aussprache🇬🇧 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ//🇺🇸 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒg//🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnvəntri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnvəntɔːri/"]/
BedeutungA list of items, usually in a book or online.A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files.A list of items that a person or business has.
BeispielThe library has a new catalog of available books.The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project.The store's inventory includes over 1,000 different products.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 5.000 (recht häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB1C1B1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenonline catalog, product catalog, library catalog, catalog entry, catalog itembusiness, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/​the directory, directory of, business, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/​the directory, directory ofcomplete, comprehensive, detailed, compile, complete, conduct, list something, in an/​the inventory, on an/​the inventory, excess, surplus, unsold, stock, replenish, liquidate, control, management
Antonymedisarray, chaos, randomnessfile, documentdepletion, lack, shortage
Häufige FehlerConfusing with 'catalogue' which is the British spelling., Using 'catalog' as a verb incorrectly, instead of the noun form., Mistaking it for 'inventory' which can imply a detailed list of stock.Mixing it up with 'directory' vs 'directly'., Using 'direct' instead of 'directory' when referring to a list., Confusing the spelling with 'directrey'.Confused with 'invent' or 'invention'., Using it as a verb incorrectly., Saying 'inventories' when referring to a single list.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed when referring to organized lists of items, products, or works. Avoid in very casual conversations.Used in contexts like business, computers, and phone listings. It is appropriate when talking about organization systems but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.Commonly used in business contexts to discuss supplies or stock. Not usually used in casual conversation.

Häufige Fragen: Catalog vs Directory vs Inventory

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Catalog, Directory und Inventory?

Catalog: A list of items, usually in a book or online. Directory: A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files. Inventory: A list of items that a person or business has.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Catalog, Directory und Inventory?

Directory ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Catalog, Directory und Inventory auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Catalog: B1, Directory: C1, Inventory: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Catalog: The library has a new catalog of available books. Directory: The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project. Inventory: The store's inventory includes over 1,000 different products.

Kann ich Catalog, Directory und Inventory austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Catalog, Directory und Inventory sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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