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taxonomy

[tak-son-uh-mee] / tækˈsɒn ə mi /




NOUN
scientific classification
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This is also where marinated beans diverge from bean salad, at least in my personal taxonomy.

From Salon Jun. 16, 2026

The old taxonomy still applies: people, process and technology.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

SEC “innovation exemptions” and a token taxonomy clarification offer future optimism for crypto, despite past headwinds.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

“We need to work out a clear taxonomy and stick within our lanes when it comes to enforcement,” said Selig.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

But what Aristotle is attempting is a basic taxonomy of forms of argument: and like so much in his book, those forms are so familiar to us that we have long ceased to notice them.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

“The Murder Game” proliferates taxonomies of its own, which often overlap and can become repetitive, especially when the same material is repeated across different chapters.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Classical music doesn’t conform to the straightforward artist/album/song taxonomies of most streaming services.

From Washington Post Apr. 26, 2023

However, this is only likely to happen in stages from 2023 given there are no global taxonomies or rules on what constitute sustainable investments.

From Reuters Dec. 20, 2022

There are also broader metaverse-related taxonomies like one from game designer Raph Koster, who draws a distinction between “online worlds,” “multiverses,” and “metaverses.”

From The Verge Oct. 4, 2021

Here, there are no villains, just the cruel inhospitality of space, dumb luck and the different taxonomies of heroism, decency and sacrifice that the Kingfisher crew members represent.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2021




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