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Vocabulary Entry
dewey
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A reference to a system of library classification developed by Melvil Dewey.
Example Sentences
"The librarians used the Dewey Decimal System to organize the books."
"In school, we learned how to find books using the Dewey classification."
"She found the history section by searching the Dewey system."
V
verb
To categorize or classify according to the Dewey Decimal System.
Example Sentences
"We need to dewey the new arrivals in the library."
"She decided to dewey the books that were out of order."
"They will dewey the textbooks during the summer break."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of Melvil Dewey or his classification system.
Example Sentences
"The dewey catalog made finding information much easier."
"His dewey system helped streamline library operations."
"Students appreciated the dewey organization in the school library."