octavo (8º)

octavo (8º)
= eighth (8th), octave device, octavo, octave.
Nota: En clasificación, sistema de combinación de números y letras usado por Ranganathan para mejorar la flexibilidad del sistema de notación.
Ex. The list of subject headings, now known as the eighth edition and soon to be the ninth edition, theoretically takes care of that problem.
Ex. An octave device is a method for extending a decimal notation by using the digit 9 as an extension symbol, in order to allow an unlimited number of classes within an array.
Ex. The classic and well-known example of such a distinction is that which is frequently found in libraries where books are arranged in separate sequences according to their size; for example, octavo, quarto and folio.
Ex. This device consists of using the final digit of the base, 9, solely as a repeater; the sequence of numbers now runs: 1, 2, 3,...7, 8, 91, 92, 93,... 97, 98, 991, 992, 993... (ie in octaves).
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* octavo marquilla = crown octavo.
* una octava parte = one in eight.
* un octavo = one in eight.

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