Taxonomy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027693",
  "term": "Taxonomy",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The principles of classification and the creation of an ordered system of grouping.\n\n2. A particular classification, arranged in a hierarchical structure or classification scheme. Typically this is organized by supertype-subtype relationships, also called generalization-specialization relationships, or less formally, parent-child relationships, typically indicated by the phrase 'is a kind of' or 'is a subtype of'.",
  "subject": "Information management and systems",
  "references": [
    "Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO) Glossary",
    "Reusable Component Services (RCS) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/taxonomy/"
}