Search for a standard taxonomy

Before creating a taxonomy from scratch, check if a standard taxonomy for your industry or domain already exists. Using an existing taxonomy can save a lot of work and give you a head start. For example, if you work in healthcare, you might find a standard medical taxonomy that you can adapt, saving you the effort of creating one from scratch.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• You might need to adjust existing taxonomies to fit your specific needs.
• Some existing taxonomies are free and open source, while others can be costly and require a license.
• A good place to start looking is the Basic Register of Thesauri, Ontologies & Classifications, which lists available taxonomies you can choose from.^[1]