Dewey Decimal Classification

Noun

Meaning

a system used by libraries to classify nonfictional publications into subject categories; the subject is indicated by a three-digit numeral and further specification is given by numerals following a decimal point; publications are shelved by number

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Dewey Decimal System Dewey decimal system of classification

Hypernyms

classification system

Examples

"Abridged 15" was published in early 2012. citation Design The Dewey Decimal Classification organizes library materials by discipline or field of study. Source: Internet

Chan (2007), p. 331 The Dewey Decimal Classification has a number for all subjects, including fiction, although many libraries create a separate fiction section shelved by alphabetical order of the author's surname. Source: Internet

It is used by most research and academic libraries in the U.S. and several other countries; in these countries, most public libraries and small academic libraries continue to use the older Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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