Dewey decimal classification™
noun/ˌdjuːi ˌdesɪml ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌduːi ˌdesɪml ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
(also Dewey™ decimal system)
[singular]- an international system for arranging books in a libraryCultureThe Dewey system was invented by Melvil Dewey (1851-1931), a US librarian. Dewey gave every subject a number between 0 and 999. Every book in a library is given one of these numbers so that books on a particular subject are easy to find. New subjects have been added to Dewey's original list by using decimal numbers, for example, 331.1, 331.2, etc.Word Originlate 19th cent.: named after Melvil Dewey (1851–1931), American librarian.
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Dewey decimal classification™