"Dewey Decimal Classification" meaning in English

See Dewey Decimal Classification in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Named after American librarian and educator Melvil Dewey. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|librarian and educator||||}} librarian and educator, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Melvil Dewey}} Melvil Dewey, {{named-after|en|Melvil Dewey|nationality=American|occupation=librarian and educator|wplink==}} Named after American librarian and educator Melvil Dewey Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Dewey Decimal Classification}} 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, DDC [initialism]
    Sense id: en-Dewey_Decimal_Classification-en-name-aUT5bg1P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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