card file

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card file

noun card files

A file system using index cards stored in a box or drawer for organizing information alphabetically or systematically.
Synonym of Zettelkasten.
Similar: Zettelkasten

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@misc{card_file_2026,
  title = {card file},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/card%20file},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}