# table of contents

**Pronunciation:** ˈteɪbəl əv ˈkɒntɛnts · TAY-bul uv KON-tents

**CEFR level:** A2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A list of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear, with their corresponding page numbers.

## Examples

- The table of contents clearly outlined the structure of the research paper.
- I checked the table of contents to see if the manual had an index.
- She scanned the table of contents to find the specific section on troubleshooting.

## Synonyms

- index — Usually located at the back of a book, listing topics alphabetically rather than by page order.
- contents — A shorter, common way to refer to the same list.
- directory — Often used for lists of files or people rather than book chapters.

## Collocations

- consult the table of contents — Please consult the table of contents to locate the chapter on safety procedures.
- a detailed table of contents — The textbook includes a detailed table of contents to help students navigate the chapters.
- check the table of contents — I had to check the table of contents to find the page number for the appendix.

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