table of contents
A "table of contents" is a crucial element in books and documents, guiding readers to different sections and enhancing navigability.
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Definition
B2Books and Documents
(general)A list at the beginning of a book or document showing the titles and starting pages of its sections or chapters.
Example
- The table of contents helped me quickly find the chapter on climate change.
- Before reading, I checked the table of contents to get an overview of the topics covered.
B2Digital Media
(technical)A section on a digital medium, like a CD, that outlines the data or tracks it contains.
Example
- The table of contents on the CD showed all the available audio tracks.
- I used the table of contents to navigate the different sections of the digital report.
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