Dewey decimal classification

American  

Trademark.

1. 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 libraries in the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Etymology

Origin of Dewey decimal classification

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

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

“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