Taxonomic classification

Taxonomic classification is the act of placing an object or concept into a set or sets of categories (such as a taxonomy or a subject index), based on the properties of the object or concept.

A person may classify the object or concept according to an ontology.

Examples
Examples of taxonomic classification include:
 * Library classification
 * Scientific classification of organisms.
 * Medical classification like ICD
 * International Classification of Primary Care
 * International Classification of Health Interventions
 * International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health