Product: meaning, definitions and examples

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product

 

[ หˆprษ’dสŒkt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

consumer goods

A product is an item made or produced to be sold, typically to consumers. It can be tangible (physical goods) or intangible (services). Products can vary in size, shape, color, quality, and price.

Synonyms

goods, item, merchandise.

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Word Description / Examples
product

Usually refers to something that has been manufactured or created for sale. It can be tangible or intangible.

  • This new product will be released next month.
  • Our company's products are known for their quality.
item

Generally refers to a specific object, article, or unit. It can be used in various contexts, not limited to commercial or retail uses.

  • I added a new item to my collection.
  • This item is out of stock.
goods

Commonly used to describe tangible items that are produced for sale or exchange. Often used in plural form.

  • The store offers a wide variety of goods.
  • These goods need to be shipped by tomorrow.
merchandise

Usually refers to goods that are bought and sold in a commercial context, often used in retail and business-to-business transactions.

  • The store carries a wide range of merchandise.
  • All merchandise must be sold by the end of the season.

Examples of usage

  • The new product line includes smartphones and tablets.
  • This company is known for its high-quality products.
  • Customers can return a product if they are not satisfied with it.
Context #2 | Verb

to create or manufacture

To product something means to create or manufacture it. This can refer to physical items, such as cars or clothes, or intangible things like ideas or software.

Synonyms

create, generate, manufacture.

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create

This word is typically used when referring to making something new, original, or artistic. It emphasizes the act of bringing something into existence that did not exist before.

  • She loves to create art in her free time
  • The engineers are working to create a new software program
manufacture

This word is often used when referring to the industrial production of goods in large quantities. It implies a systematic, large-scale process.

  • The company manufactures electronic gadgets
  • They manufacture clothing for different brands
generate

This word is usually used in contexts that involve technical or abstract creation, such as producing energy, data, or ideas.

  • The wind turbines generate electricity
  • His speech managed to generate a lot of interest

Examples of usage

  • The factory produces over 1000 cars a day.
  • She is working on producing a new documentary.
  • Our team successfully produced a software application.

Translations

Translations of the word "product" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น produto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคชเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Produkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ produk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดัƒะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ produkt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃฝๅ“ (ใ›ใ„ใฒใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท produit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ producto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผrรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œํ’ˆ (je-pum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุชุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ produkt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ produkt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบงๅ“ (chวŽnpวn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdelek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะฝั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hsul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ producto

Etymology

The word 'product' originates from the Latin word 'productus', which means 'brought forth'. Over time, the term evolved to represent items made or manufactured for sale. The concept of products has been central to trade and commerce throughout human history, shaping economies and societies.

See also: byproduct, prod, production, productively, productiveness, productivity, products, unproductiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #647 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.