purpose-based classification
[/ˈpɜrpəs beɪst ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: purpose-based classifications / classificações baseadas em propósito
classificação baseada em propósito
1. A system of organizing or categorizing items, data, or concepts according to their intended use or function rather than their inherent characteristics or properties.
The library implemented a purpose-based classification system that organized books by how they would be used by students rather than traditional subject categories.
A biblioteca implementou um sistema de classificação baseada em propósito que organizava livros de acordo com como seriam usados pelos alunos, em vez de categorias temáticas tradicionais.
2. In information science and knowledge management, a taxonomic approach that prioritizes the practical application or objective of documents, records, or resources.
Purpose-based classification in the archive system allows researchers to find materials more efficiently based on their research goals.
A classificação baseada em propósito no sistema de arquivo permite que pesquisadores encontrem materiais de forma mais eficiente com base em seus objetivos de pesquisa.
This term is predominantly used in academic, information science, library science, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it reflects a growing trend toward pragmatic organization systems in digital and physical archives. The concept aligns with modern information architecture principles that prioritize user experience and practical outcomes over traditional rigid taxonomies.
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