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taxonomy

/ˈtæksɪnəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does taxonomy mean?

noun

The science or technique of classifying things with characteristics in common into groups based on pre-specified criteria, especially the identification of organisms into groups based on their physical characteristics and evolutionary history.

Example

"The biologist used taxonomy to identify the new species of plant."

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