taxonomy

/tækˈsɒnəmi/

nounBiology

Organizmaların hiyerarşik gruplara bilimsel sınıflandırması

The scientific classification of organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics.

  • Linnaeus developed the modern system of biological taxonomy.
  • The taxonomy of insects is extremely complex.
  • Marine biologists continue to revise the taxonomy of deep-sea creatures as new species are discovered each year.
  • Understanding plant taxonomy is essential for ethnobotanists who document traditional medicinal knowledge across different cultures.
  • The research team proposed a new taxonomy for classifying psychological disorders based on neurological rather than behavioral criteria.
  • Modern molecular techniques have revolutionized taxonomy by enabling scientists to classify organisms according to their genetic similarities.
noun

Bir sınıflandırma veya organizasyon sistemi

A system of classification or organization applied to any field or domain.

  • The company developed a taxonomy for organizing customer data.
  • We need a better taxonomy of learning objectives.