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product

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/ˈprɑː.dʌkt/

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/ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

manufactured goods

Etymology
Etymology Information

'product' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'productum,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'productum' transformed into the Old French word 'produit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'product' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'something brought forth or produced,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'something made for sale, a result, or a mathematical multiplication result.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

something that is made or produced, usually for sale or use.

This factory makes a wide range of products.

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Noun 2

the result of a process or action.

Happiness is the product of hard work and kindness.

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Noun 3

in mathematics, the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

The product of 3 and 4 is 12.

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