taxonomy
noun
the science or technique of classification.
taxonomies
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pluralof taxonomy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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How much room a country occupies in the index changes over time, depending on the strength of its economy and companies, said Raman Aylur Subramanian, head of market classification taxonomies at MSCI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 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
Zhao’s films have no use for conventional labels or taxonomies; they slip fluidly between myriad registers of cinematic engagement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2021
