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Dewey decimal classification Dewey decimal system decimal system of classification DDC DDC classification

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 WordNet 3.0

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The Dewey Decimal Classification, colloquially known as the Dewey Decimal System, is a proprietary library classification system which allows new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject. Wikipedia

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IS A

classification system

decimal classification

CREATOR

Dewey

DIFFERENT FROM

Library of Congress Classification

LANGUAGE OF WORK OR NAME

English

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OCLC