Catalog vs Directory vs Index vs List vs Register

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Catalog

Top 2000 (comune) B1

Directory

Top 2000 (comune) C1 noun

Index

Top 2000 (comune) B2 noun

List

Top 1000 (molto comune) A1 noun

Register

Top 2000 (comune) B2 verb

Più comune: List

	Catalog	Directory	Index	List	Register
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ// 🇺🇸 //ˈkæt.əl.ɒg//	🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrektəri//daɪˈrektəri/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/lɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/lɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/","/ˈredʒɪstəz/","/ˈredʒɪstəd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈredʒɪstər/","/ˈredʒɪstərz/","/ˈredʒɪstərd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/
Significato	Un elenco di cose, di solito in un libro o online. A list of items, usually in a book or online.	Un elenco o una raccolta di informazioni su cose, come nomi, indirizzi o file. A list or collection of information about things, like names, addresses, or files.	Un elenco di elementi, che mostra solitamente dove trovarli. A list of items, usually showing where to find them.	A series of items written or printed in a particular order.	Un modo di parlare o scrivere che si adatta alla situazione. A way of speaking or writing that fits a situation.
Esempio	The library has a new catalog of available books.	The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project.	The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly.	I made a list of the groceries I needed to buy.	You need to register for the conference in advance to secure your spot.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	B1	C1	B2	A1	B2
Categoria grammaticale		noun	noun	noun	verb
Collocazioni	online catalog, product catalog, library catalog, catalog entry, catalog item	business, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/​the directory, directory of, business, telephone, trade, check, consult, compile, in a/​the directory, directory of	complete, comprehensive, detailed, appear in, be in, consult, give something, list something, card, in a/​the index, index to, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/​the index, on an/​the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/​the index, on an/​the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index	long, short, complete, assemble, compile, create, comprise something, consist of something, contain something, in a/​the list, on a/​the list, list for, the bottom of a list, the top of a list, high on a list	formally, officially, properly, be required to, have to, must, as, at, for, newly registered, barely, hardly, dimly, fail to, not seem to, begin to
Contrari	disarray, chaos, randomness	file, document	disorder, chaos	disorder, chaos, haphazardness	colloquial, informal
Errori comuni	Confusing 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'.	Using 'index' as a verb incorrectly., Confusing 'index' with 'inventory'., Not using 'index' for multiple items.	Confusing 'list' with 'listen'., Using 'list' as a verb incorrectly without an object., Not treating 'list' as a noun when needed.	Confused with 'registrar', which is a person who keeps records., Using 'register' to mean 'register for an event', which is different., Misunderstanding the term as only relating to written language, ignoring spoken forms.
Note d'uso	Si usa quando ci si riferisce a elenchi organizzati di articoli, prodotti o opere. Evitare nelle conversazioni molto informali. Used when referring to organized lists of items, products, or works. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Usato in contesti come affari, computer e elenchi telefonici. È appropriato quando si parla di sistemi di organizzazione, ma può suonare eccessivamente formale nelle conversazioni informali. 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.	Usa 'indice' quando parli di organizzazione o materiali di riferimento. Evita nelle conversazioni informali dove parole più semplici come 'elenco' sarebbero sufficienti. Use 'index' when discussing organization or reference materials. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words like 'list' would suffice.	Use 'list' when referring to a group of items, like groceries or tasks. Avoid in very casual spoken contexts unless it’s clear what you refer to.	Usa 'register' quando discuti i livelli di formalità nel linguaggio. Appropriato sia in discussioni accademiche che casuali. Evita di usarlo in contesti puramente informali o gergali. Use 'register' when discussing levels of formality in language. Appropriate in both academic and casual discussions. Avoid using it in purely informal or slang contexts.

Domande frequenti: Catalog vs Directory vs Index vs List vs Register

Qual è la differenza tra Catalog, Directory, Index, List e Register?

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. Index: A list of items, usually showing where to find them. List: A series of items written or printed in a particular order. Register: A way of speaking or writing that fits a situation.

Quale è più comune: Catalog, Directory, Index, List e Register?

List è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Quale è più avanzata: Catalog, Directory, Index, List e Register?

Directory è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Catalog, Directory, Index, List e Register sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Catalog: B1, Directory: C1, Index: B2, List: A1, Register: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Catalog: The library has a new catalog of available books. Directory: The directory on the computer contains all the files related to the project. Index: The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly. List: I made a list of the groceries I needed to buy. Register: You need to register for the conference in advance to secure your spot.

Posso usare Catalog, Directory, Index, List e Register in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Catalog, Directory, Index, List e Register sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.