diff --git a/schema/bom-1.6.schema.json b/schema/bom-1.6.schema.json
index 695b1d2d..dda439be 100644
--- a/schema/bom-1.6.schema.json
+++ b/schema/bom-1.6.schema.json
@@ -4340,7 +4340,21 @@
         "release",
         "clean",
         "other"
-      ]
+      ],
+      "meta:enum": {
+        "copy": "A task that copies software or data used to accomplish other tasks in the workflow.",
+        "clone": "A task that clones a software repository into the workflow in order to retrieve its source code or data for use in a build step.",
+        "lint": "A task that checks source code for programmatic and stylistic errors.",
+        "scan": "A task that performs a scan against source code, or built or deployed components and services. Scans are typically run to gather or test for security vulnerabilities or policy compliance.",
+        "merge": "A task that merges changes or fixes into source code prior to a build step in the workflow.",
+        "build": "A task that builds the source code, dependencies and/or data into an artifact that can be deployed to and executed on target systems.",
+        "test": "A task that verifies the functionality of a component or service.",
+        "deliver": "A task that delivers a built artifact to one or more target repositories or storage systems.",
+        "deploy": "A task that deploys a built artifact for execution on one or more target systems.",
+        "release": "A task that releases a built, versioned artifact to a target repository or distribution system.",
+        "clean": "A task that cleans unnecessary tools, build artifacts and/or data from workflow storage.",
+        "other": "A workflow task that does not match current task type definitions."
+      }
     },
     "parameter": {
       "title": "Parameter",