card file

noun — 4 senses

card file

nounalso spelled card-file
1

A file system using index cards stored in a box or drawer for organizing information alphabetically or systematically.

2

Synonym of Zettelkasten.

Related terms
card-file system

card-file

noun
1

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of card-file system

2

Alternative Alternative form of card file.

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