Hierarchical tree structure

A hierarchy in which any member has at most one superior.

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Generalizations: hierarchy, tree structure

Specializations: rooted hierarchical tree structure

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Primary Domain: Computer Science

Potential Examples:

• Internet: usenet hierarchy, Yahoo! Subject Index
• Information management: Dewey Decimal System
• Management: hierarchical tree business organization, hierarchical tree church organization, hierarchical tree political organization, hierarchical tree military organization