Meaning of the word cataloging in English

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cataloging

US /ˈkæt.ə.lɔː.ɡɪŋ/
UK /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ.ɪŋ/

Noun

the process of classifying and describing items, especially for a catalog or database

Example:
The library is currently focused on the cataloging of new acquisitions.
Effective cataloging is crucial for easy retrieval of information.

Verb

present participle of catalog

Example:
The archivist is busy cataloging the old manuscripts.
They are cataloging all the species found in the rainforest.