Dewey Decimal Classification

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  • (initialism) DDC

Etymology

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Named after American librarian and educator Melvil Dewey.

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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.

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