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taxonomy | bulletproof |

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective bulletproof is

(of a material) capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

As a verb bulletproof is

to make proof against bullets.

taxonomy

English

(wikipedia taxonomy)

Noun

(taxonomies)
  • The science or the technique used to make a classification.
  • A classification; especially , a classification in a hierarchical system.
  • (taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

    • Synonyms

    * alpha taxonomy

    Derived terms

    * folk taxonomy * scientific taxonomy

    See also

    * classification * rank * taxon * domain * kingdom * subkingdom * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * class * subclass * infraclass * superorder * order * suborder * infraorder * parvorder * superfamily * family * subfamily * genus * species * subspecies * superregnum * regnum * subregnum * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * classis * subclassis * infraclassis * superordo * ordo * subordo * infraordo * taxon * superfamilia * familia * subfamilia * ontology

    bulletproof

    English

    Alternative forms

    * bullet-proof

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
    • A bulletproof window.
    A bulletproof vest.
  • (idiomatic) reliable, infallible, sturdy or error-tolerant.
  • (usually, of an idea or concept) Unbreakable, very tough.

    • Synonyms

    * (infallible) foolproof

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make proof against bullets.
  • (slang) to make resistant to failure.
    • We have to bulletproof this program before we let the users at it; check every input, catch every possible flaw...it must not fail in use.