What is another word for accessioning?

Pronunciation: [ɐksˈɛʃənɪŋ] (IPA)

Accessioning is the process of formally recording and acquiring materials or objects into a collection or archive. Some synonyms for accessioning could include registration, inventory, cataloging, or acquisition. Registering refers to the act of recording data about an item, while inventory implies accounting for all materials in a specific collection. Cataloging encompasses organizing and describing materials in a systematic manner, while acquisition denotes the formal act of obtaining items for a collection. Other synonyms for accessioning could include legalization, validation, or confirmation, as these terms also involve the formal recognition and acceptance of materials into a specified collection or group.

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What are the hypernyms for Accessioning?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Accessioning

He also began the accessioning and shelf marking of the books.
"Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue"
J. O. Wilson and General Assembly Library (New Zealand)

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