taxonomy
/tækˈsɑnəmi/ noun C1- The science, technique, or process used to make a classification. · Holonym: ontology (relational rather than solely hierarchical)
- A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
- The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.
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