dewey decimal system

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dewey decimal system - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Dewey decimal system
      n 1: 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, decimal system of classification
           ]