Colon Classification

Summary

Colon Classification is a universal classification scheme^[1]. It draws 207 Wikipedia views per month (universal_classification_scheme category, ranking #4 of 6).^[2]

Key Facts

• Colon Classification is the creator of S. R. Ranganathan^[3].
• Colon Classification's instance of is recorded as universal classification scheme^[4].
• Colon Classification's instance of is recorded as faceted classification^[5].
• Colon Classification's instance of is recorded as library classification scheme^[6].
• Colon Classification's language of work or name is recorded as English^[7].
• Colon Classification's country of origin is recorded as British Raj^[8].
• 1933 marks the founding of Colon Classification^[9].
• Colon Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as CC 6^[10].
• Colon Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as CC 7^[11].
• Colon Classification's used by is recorded as library^[12].
• Colon Classification's main Wikidata property is recorded as P8248^[13].
• Colon Classification's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'CC'}^[14].
• Colon Classification's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'CC'}^[15].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include universal classification scheme^[4], faceted classification^[5], and library classification scheme^[6].

Origins

1933 marks the founding of Colon Classification^[9].

Use and Application

Colon Classification's used by is recorded as library^[12].

Why It Matters

Colon Classification draws 207 Wikipedia views per month (universal_classification_scheme category, ranking #4 of 6).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[16] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[17]