Meaning of the word taxonomy in English

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taxonomy

US /tækˈsɑː.nə.mi/
UK /tækˈsɑː.nə.mi/
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Noun

1.

the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics.

Example:
The taxonomy of plants is a complex field.
He specializes in the taxonomy of insects.
2.

a scheme of classification.

Example:
The new taxonomy for digital assets is still under development.
We need to establish a clear taxonomy for our data.
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