Dewey System
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Dewey system — n. a decimal system of library classification. Etymology: M. Dewey, Amer. librarian d. 1931, its deviser * * * Dewey decimal classification 7 [ˌdjuːi ˈdesɪml klæsɪfɪkeɪʃn] [ˌdjuːi ˈdesɪml klæsɪfɪkeɪʃn] [ˌduːi ˈdesɪml klæsɪfɪkeɪʃn] (also ˈDewey… … Useful english dictionary
Dewey decimal classification — Trademark. 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… … Universalium
Dewey Decimal System — One classification system used by libraries was devised by Melvil Dewey (1851 1931), the father of American library science. The number on the spine of a library book identifies its position on a shelf through a system known as the Dewey… … Dictionary of eponyms
Dewey decimal classification — 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 … Useful english dictionary
Dewey Readmore Books — (November 1, 1988 November 29, 2006) was the resident cat at the Spencer Public Library in Spencer, Iowa, garnering worldwide publicity. The cat s story was the subject of a book, Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, published … Wikipedia
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Dewey, Utah — Dewey may also refer to Deweyville, Utah, once known as Dewey.[1] Dewey Ghost town … Wikipedia
Dewey Cottage — U.S. National Register of Historic Places … Wikipedia
Dewey, Indiana — Dewey Unincorporated community Vigo County s location in Indiana … Wikipedia
Dewey — [do͞o′ē, dyo͞o′ē] 1. George 1837 1917; U.S. admiral in the Spanish American War 2. John 1859 1952; U.S. philosopher & educator: exponent of pragmatism 3. Melvil [mel′vil] (born Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey) 1851 1931; U.S. librarian & educator:… … English World dictionary
