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Dewey Decimal Classification — For the similar sounding base 12 numeral system, see Duodecimal. Dewey Decimal Classification, (also called the Dewey Decimal System) is a proprietary system of library classification developed by Melvil Dewey in 1876.[1] It has been greatly… … Wikipedia
Dewey decimal classification — Trademark. a system of classifying books and other works into ten main classes of knowledge with further subdivision in these classes by use of the numbers of a decimal system: devised by Melvil Dewey, published in 1876, and used in many… … Universalium
Dewey Decimal Classification — Die Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) ist die verbreiteteste Klassifikation für die inhaltliche Erschließung von Bibliotheksbeständen weltweit und wird hauptsächlich im anglo amerikanischen Sprachraum eingesetzt. In den USA benutzen sie ungefähr … Deutsch Wikipedia
Dewey decimal classification — noun 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 … Useful english dictionary
Dewey Decimal (Classification) System — A numerical classification system of books employed by libraries. Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations … Law dictionary
Dewey decimal classification system — /ˈdjui/ (say dyoohee) noun See decimal classification. Also, Dewey decimal system. {named after Melvil Dewey, 1851–1931, US librarian} …
Dewey decimal classification — noun an internationally applied decimal system of library classification which uses a three figure code from 000 to 999 to represent the major branches of knowledge, with finer classifications made by adding figures after a decimal point. Origin… … English new terms dictionary
Dewey decimal classification — Dew′ey dec′imal classifica tion lib trm a system of library classification using three digit numerals for major divisions and numerals following a decimal point for subdivisions: devised by Melvil Dewey Also called Dew′ey dec′imal sys tem … From formal English to slang
Dewey decimal classification — system of library classification of books according to their subjects (using 3 digit numbers and decimals) … English contemporary dictionary
Dewey decimal classification — Десятичная классификация Дьюи … Краткий толковый словарь по полиграфии
