As nouns the difference between taxonomy and socket
is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while socket is (mechanics) an opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (eg a light bulb socket ).
As a verb socket is
to place or fit in a socket.
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
socket
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket ).
(anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
(computing) A two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.
Derived terms
* ball-and-socket joint
* dry socket
* eye socket
* light bulb socket
* mains socket
* network socket
* power socket
* socket wrench
* tooth socket
* wall socket
Verb
(
en verb)
To place or fit in a socket.
