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taxonomies

Pronunciation: [tækˈsɒnəmiz]

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Learn how to use taxonomies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “classification”

(noun) a way to organize things into groups based on their similarities. Think of it like sorting your toys into different boxes: cars in one box, dolls in another, and building blocks in a third.

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Biologists use taxonomies to classify animals and plants into different groups.

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Without taxonomies, it would be very hard to find out which animals are similar.

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What kind of taxonomies do scientists use to sort living things?

Context: “knowledge organization”

(noun) a system used for organizing knowledge or information in a structured way. It helps us understand how different topics relate to each other, just like a library has categories for different types of books.

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The library's taxonomies help children easily find books about animals or space.

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If taxonomies were not used, the library would be a messy place with no organization.

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How do taxonomies help in organizing information at school?

How to pronounce taxonomies

Pronunciation: [tækˈsɒnəmiz]

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