Dewey decimal classification

noun
Dew·​ey decimal classification | \ ˈdü-ē- How to pronounce Dewey decimal classification (audio) also ˈdyü-\

Definition of Dewey decimal classification

: a system of classifying books and other publications whereby main classes are designated by a 3-digit number and subdivisions are shown by numbers after a decimal point

called also Dewey decimal system

First Known Use of Dewey decimal classification

1924, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Dewey decimal classification

Melvil Dewey

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