Taxonomy is a classification system for organizing and categorizing information using hierarchical structures of terms and categories. In content management and information systems, taxonomies help users find information by providing consistent classification. CanuckDUCK's glossary uses taxonomy to organize terms by topic areas, government levels, and related concepts. Well-designed taxonomies make information more discoverable and help users understand relationships between concepts. Taxonomy development involves identifying categories, establishing hierarchies, and maintaining consistent application. Beyond digital contexts, taxonomy broadly refers to any systematic classification—biological taxonomy classifies organisms, library classification organizes books. Effective taxonomies balance comprehensiveness with usability, providing enough structure to organize content without becoming unwieldy.