A system of categories and subcategories used to group related content in a consistent, agreed-upon way. It is the naming and grouping scheme that decides what belongs where.
Synonyms
- classification scheme
- category system
Related terms
In plain words
- the set of categories things get sorted into
- how stuff is grouped and named
- the filing system
Usage example
The shop's taxonomy split shoes into running, casual, and formal so shoppers could narrow down quickly.
Don't confuse with…
- folksonomyA taxonomy is defined by the organization in advance; a folksonomy emerges from tags that users apply freely.
Categories
- Information architecture