numeric taxonomy


nu·mer·i·c tax·on·o·my

an approach to the classification of organisms that strives for objectivity, wherein characteristics of organisms are given equal weight (adansonian classification) and the relationships of the organisms are numerically determined, usually by computer.

nu·mer·i·c tax·on·o·my

(nū-merik taks-onŏ-mē) Approach to the classification of organisms that strives for objectivity, wherein characteristics of organisms are given equal weight and the relationships of the organisms are numerically determined, usually by computer.