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taxonomy

[tak-son-uh-mee] / tækˈsɒn ə mi /




NOUN
scientific classification
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A decided positivism—the painstaking naturalism of the pre-Darwinian life sciences, with their attention to the taxonomy, function and illustration of biological forms—made itself felt in his work habits and in his meticulous drawings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The SEC also released a token taxonomy in March clarifying that it didn’t believe most crypto transactions fell under its jurisdiction.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

"Most people discover them as a byproduct of other biodiversity or taxonomy studies rather than as the main goal."

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 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

Let me perform a quick taxonomy of our locker room.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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