Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

card-file system

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.53 in modern English

Syllables: card--file sys-tem
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A method of organizing information using physical index cards in a container with dividers (like an old library catalog or a modern personal organizer); using individual cards for discrete records, sorted for quick retrieval, whether for household tasks, business contacts, or digital files.

noun

A digital file structure (like the PS2 memory card system or smart card OS) that mimics this hierarchical, card-like organization for data storage.

Inflected Forms

card-file systems (plural)

Phrases

card file

Frequently Paired Words

card file Zettelkasten

Questions

What does card-file system mean?: A method of organizing information using physical index cards in a container with dividers (like an old library catalog or a modern personal organizer); using individual cards for discrete records, sorted for quick retrieval, whether for household tasks, business contacts, or digital files.

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