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Dewey Decimal Classification

Dewey Decimal Classification proper noun: a proprietary library classification system that allows new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject.

Proper noun

Dewey Decimal Classification

  1. (library studies) A proprietary library classification system that allows new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject.

Synonyms of Dewey Decimal Classification

Forms of Dewey Decimal Classification

alternative formDDC

Origin of Dewey Decimal Classification

Named after American librarian and educator Melvil Dewey.

Questions about Dewey Decimal Classification

What does Dewey Decimal Classification mean?
Dewey Decimal Classification means a proprietary library classification system that allows new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject.
What part of speech is Dewey Decimal Classification?
Dewey Decimal Classification is a proper noun.

Words near Dewey Decimal Classification in the dictionary

  1. dewets
  2. dewetted
  3. dewetting
  4. dewey
  5. Dewey County
  6. Dewey Decimal Classification
  7. Dewey Decimal System
  8. Dewey Decimal Systems
  9. Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
  10. Dewey, Cheatham and Howe
  11. Dewey, Cheetem and Howe

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