decimal system of classification

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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 number
• Syn:
Dewey decimal classification, Dewey decimal system
• Hypernyms:
classification system