+A **controlled vocabulary** is a curated, finite set of terms used to organize information. It ensures consistency, guides discovery, and resolves ambiguities, offering a structured path for [Information Retrieval](/wiki/information_retrieval) beyond the fluidity of [Natural Language](/wiki/natural_language).
+## See also
+- [Taxonomy](/wiki/taxonomy)
+- [Ontology](/wiki/ontology)
+- [Thesaurus](/wiki/thesaurus)
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