"card-file system" meaning in All languages combined

See card-file system on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: card-file systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} card-file system (plural card-file systems)
  1. 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. Coordinate_terms: Zettelkasten
    Sense id: en-card-file_system-en-noun-GCMjg0v5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52
  2. A digital file structure (like the PS2 memory card system or smart card OS) that mimics this hierarchical, card-like organization for data storage. Related terms: card file, Zettelkasten
    Sense id: en-card-file_system-en-noun-O0MsTltJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52

Alternative forms

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