Data and entities

Taxonomy

Also known as: taxonomy

A system grouping concepts or objects into categories and subcategories.

A practical example

A catalog divides shoes by purpose and type.

What should I know?

Useful classification should meet audience needs.

Data and entities in practice

First identify the object you're describing and your evidence. A product, offer, brand, and seller may need separate identifiers. Machine-readable data should match information customers can see and understand.

Related Semly features

See where this concept applies when working with Semly.

Semly Knowledge BasePublish structured company and product information in a Semly-hosted knowledge base.Websites for AI agentsShare structured company knowledge and inquiry forms through an agent channel.

Related terms

OntologyAn organized description of object types and relationships in a field.Information architectureGrouping, naming, and linking content so people can find and understand it.Product categoryA page grouping products by useful criteria and helping users choose.

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