| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Faceted classification | A faceted classification system allows the assignment of multiple classifications to an object, allowing searching and browsing of related information through several classes. Elements may include subject, geographical, temporal and form of an item. (references) | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Faceted classification | Art | A classification system developed through analysis of the fundamental characteristics of subjects, by which they can be divided into subclasses. S. R. Ranganathan identified five basic characteristics in his Colon Classification: personality, matter, energy, space, and time. (references) | |
| Faceted classification | Information | A synthetic classification arranging concepts in a series of facets and synthesizing the notation of a subject by combination of facets. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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