Faceted classification

A faceted classification system allows the assignment of an object to multiple characteristics (attributes), enabling the classification to be ordered in multiple ways, rather than in a single, predetermined, taxonomic order. A facet comprises “clearly defined, mutually exclusive, and collectively exhaustive aspects, properties or characteristics of a class or specific subject”. For example, a collection of books might be classified using an author facet, a subject facet, a date facet, etc.

 

Andrea Volpini

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