convenience classification
[kənˈveniəns ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: convenience classifications
classificação de conveniência
1. A system of organizing or categorizing items, data, or information based on practical utility or ease of use rather than strict scientific or logical principles
The library used a convenience classification system to organize books by popularity rather than by the Dewey Decimal System.
A biblioteca usou um sistema de classificação de conveniência para organizar livros por popularidade em vez do Sistema Decimal de Dewey.
2. A taxonomic or organizational method chosen for practical management purposes rather than reflecting true relationships or natural order
The grocery store adopted a convenience classification for its products to match customer shopping patterns.
A mercearia adotou uma classificação de conveniência para seus produtos de acordo com os padrões de compra dos clientes.
This term is primarily used in academic, library science, and information management contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the pragmatic approach to organization that prioritizes usability over theoretical purity, common in modern business and institutional settings.
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