Dewey Decimal Classification

English

Alternative forms

• (initialism) DDC

Etymology

Named after American librarian and educator Melvil Dewey.

Proper noun

Dewey Decimal Classification

1. (library studies) A proprietary library classification system that allows new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject.

Synonyms

• Dewey Decimal System

Further reading

• Dewey Decimal Classification on Wikipedia.Wikipedia