The science or the technique used to make a classification. / A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.

plural of taxonomy

Alternative form of alpha taxonomy

The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming living things.

The vernacular naming or classification of things on the basis of cultural tradition, rather than on scientific principles.

A form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.

(computing) A system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available.

plural of folk taxonomy