Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxonomy
Noun
/tækˈsɒnəmi/
Definition
The science of classification, especially in biology.
Examples
- The taxonomy of plants helps scientists study their evolution.
- In computer science, taxonomy can refer to the classification of data.
Meaning
Taxonomy involves organizing and categorizing living organisms into groups based on their similarities and differences.
Synonyms
- Classification
- Categorization
- Grouping
