decimal classification

American  

noun

1. Dewey decimal classification.

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decimal classification British  

noun

1. another term for Dewey Decimal System

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Etymology

Origin of decimal classification

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

“Dr. Z is headed upstairs for the zero-three-zeros. That’s the Dewey decimal classification for encyclopedias and books of facts.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

“Our ninth game,” said Dr. Zinchenko, “is inspired by the Dewey decimal classification 510.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein