taxonomy
Pronunciation: [tækˈsɒnəmi]
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Context: “classification”
(noun) the way we sort and organize living things into groups. Imagine when you place different types of animals into categories like mammals, reptiles, or fish. Taxonomy is like putting labels on each group so we know what they are.
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The scientist used taxonomy to categorize all the plants in the garden.
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Without taxonomy, it would be hard to tell the difference between various animal species.
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What is the taxonomy of this new species of bird?
Context: “systematic organization”
(noun) a structured system that helps us understand how things are related to one another. It’s like having a family tree that shows how different members are connected to each other.
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In school, we learned about the taxonomy of dinosaurs and how they relate to modern birds.
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If we don't have a good taxonomy, the information might be confusing and unhelpful.
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Can you explain the taxonomy of the animals we discussed in class?
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