Product

Definition

Product is a noun that refers to something that is made or manufactured, the result of a process, or an outcome of actions or calculations.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈprɑː.dʌkt/, /ˈprɑː.dəkt/
• Respelling: PRAH-duhkt

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/, /ˈprɒd.əkt/
• Respelling: PROD-uhkt

Etymology

The word "product" originates from the Latin "productum," meaning "something produced," derived from "producere," which means "to bring forth" or "to produce." It entered Middle English in the late 15th century through Old French.

Derivatives

• Production (noun)
• Producer (noun)
• Productive (adjective)
• Reproduct (noun, rare)
• Subproduct (noun)

Synonyms

• Item
• Output
• Commodity

Antonyms

• Raw material
• Input
• None

Usage

The term "product" is commonly used in manufacturing, marketing, and mathematics. Examples include "The company launched a new product" and "The product of 3 and 4 is 12."

Related Terms

• Manufacture: The process of producing goods.
• Service: A non-physical outcome provided for consumers.
• Multiplication: A mathematical operation producing a product.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• Something that is made or manufactured: Refers to goods created for sale or consumption.
  • Example: "The factory produces electronic products for export."
• The result of a process or action: Refers to the outcome or result of a specific activity.
  • Example: "The report is the product of weeks of research."
• The result of multiplying two or more numbers: Refers to the mathematical outcome of a multiplication operation.
  • Example: "The product of 7 and 8 is 56."