product
PROD-uhkt
Product (noun) means something made or manufactured to be sold or used. Example: “Every product in the shop is tested before it goes on sale.”
noun
1
Something made or manufactured to be sold or used.
"Every product in the shop is tested before it goes on sale."
"The factory makes a single product, a sturdy wooden chair."
"The company launched a new product this year."
2
In mathematics, the result of multiplying numbers together.
"What is the product of four and five?"
"Multiplying any number by zero gives a product of zero."
"The product of 6 and 7 is 42."
How to use product
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thing that is made to sell, or the result of multiplication in maths.
Common pairings
final product
product launch
product of multiplication
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- products
- Past tense
- producted
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Etymology
From Latin prōductus, the past participle of prōdūcō, "to lead forth" — first used in English in a mathematical sense.
Synonyms
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goods
merchandise
commodity
item
article
wares
offering
production
intersection
ware
mathematical product
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Frequently asked questions
What does “product” mean?
The word “product” means something made or manufactured to be sold or used. In plain terms, a thing that is made to sell, or the result of multiplication in maths.
How do you pronounce “product”?
“Product” is pronounced PROD-uhkt (/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “product” in a sentence?
Here is “product” used in a sentence: “The company launched a new product this year.”
What part of speech is “product”?
“Product” is a noun.
Where does the word “product” come from?
The word “product” comes from Latin. From Latin prōductus, the past participle of prōdūcō, "to lead forth" — first used in English in a mathematical sense.
Is “product” a common word?
“Product” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “product” have?
“Product” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something made or manufactured to be sold or used.
What is the difference between a product and a service?
A product is a physical or tangible thing that is made and can be owned, stored and resold, such as a phone or a loaf of bread. A service is an intangible action performed for you, like a haircut or legal advice. Products are things; services are things done for you.
What is the difference between a product and goods?
The terms overlap heavily. 'Goods' usually refers to physical, tangible items, especially in trade and economics, and is often used in the plural. 'Product' is broader and can include digital or intangible offerings like software or a subscription. Most physical goods are products, but not all products are goods.
What are the main types of products?
Products are commonly split into consumer products, bought for personal use, and industrial products, bought by businesses to make other goods. They can also be grouped as physical products you can hold and digital products, like apps, music or e-books, that are delivered electronically.
What is an example of a product?
Everyday examples include a smartphone, a car, a bottle of shampoo, a pair of shoes or a video game. Anything made or manufactured to be sold or used counts, whether it sits on a shop shelf or is downloaded online as a digital product.
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