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English noun: Dewey decimal system

1. Dewey decimal system (cognition) 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


Synonymsdecimal system of classification, Dewey decimal classification


Broader (hypernym)classification system









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