As nouns the difference between taxonomy and mashup
is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while mashup is a derivative work consisting of two pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data. Websites allowing their information to be pulled in by other website creators to combine with other sources of information and create new user experiences.
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
mashup
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(
wikipedia mashup)
(computing, slang) A derivative work consisting of two pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data. Websites allowing their information to be pulled in by other website creators to combine with other sources of information and create new user experiences.
(music, slang) A remix that combines two or more songs from different artists into one track.
(Internet) a Web application that combines data and/or functionality from more than one source.
Derived terms
* mashable
Synonyms
* medley
Anagrams
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