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Decimal system — may refer to: The decimal (base ten) number system, used in mathematics for writing numbers and performing arithmetic. The Dewey Decimal System, a subject classification system used in libraries. The decimal currency system, where each unit of… … Wikipedia
decimal system — n. 1. a system of computation based on the number ten ☆ 2. DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION … English World dictionary
decimal system — noun a positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten • Syn: ↑decimal numeration system, ↑decimal number system • Hypernyms: ↑positional notation, ↑positional representation system • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
decimal system — dec′imal sys tem n. 1) math. a system of counting or measurement, the units of which are powers of ten 2) a system of classification, as in libraries, using numerals with decimals • Etymology: 1835–45 … From formal English to slang
Dewey decimal system — 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 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 system — A numerical classification system of books employed by libraries. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005 … Law dictionary
Dew|ey decimal system — «DOO ee, DYOO », a widely used system of library classification for books according to subject matter, in which specific three digit numbers and decimals represent the various fields and their subdivisions. ╂[< Melvil Dewey, 1851 1931, an… … Useful english dictionary
classification system — noun a system for classifying things • Hypernyms: ↑arrangement, ↑organization, ↑organisation, ↑system • Hyponyms: ↑Dewey decimal classification, ↑Dewey decimal system, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Dewey decimal system — Dew|ey dec|i|mal sys|tem, the also the Dewey Decimal Classification a system used by libraries for putting books into groups according to their subject. General subjects (for example, sports) are given a number, and then particular parts of this… … Dictionary of contemporary English
