# product

> anything that can be offered to a market

**Wikidata**: [Q2424752](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2424752)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_(business))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/product

## Summary
A **product** is anything that can be offered to a market, encompassing goods, services, and intermediate goods. It is a fundamental economic concept classified as an object and distinct from tangible goods and services. Products are categorized into raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and services, reflecting their role in production and trade.

## Key Facts
- **Definition**: A product is anything that can be offered to a market, including goods, services, and intermediate goods.
- **Classification**: An economic concept and type of object, distinct from tangible goods and services.
- **Categories**: Includes raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and services.
- **Identifiers**:
  - **GND ID**: 4139399-5 (reference: Q48183)
  - **YSO ID**: 2862 (qualifiers: translations in Finnish, Swedish, and English)
  - **BabelNet ID**: 00054416n (reference: Q4837690)
  - **Freebase ID**: /m/01jwgf
  - **NDL Authority ID**: 00572055
  - **BNCF Thesaurus ID**: 12020 (qualifiers: translations in Italian and French)
- **Aliases**: goods, merchandise, bien, marchandise, commodité, Artikel, プロダクト, グッズ, 製品, bens, comódite, mercadoria, منتجات, المنتجات, سلع, للسلع, للسلعة, المنتج, منتوج, 재화, 굿즈, 제품
- **Wikipedia Title**: Product (business)
- **Wikidata Description**: anything that can be offered to a market
- **Dewey Decimal Classification**: 338.02 (reference: Q16583225)
- **STW Thesaurus for Economics ID**: 10016-0 (exact match)
- **Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID**: 300387427
- **Library of Congress ID**: sh85028954 (reference: GitHub)
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007543258605171 (reference: Q188915)
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: topic/product-business (translation in English)
- **Thesaurus for Graphic Materials ID**: tgm008288
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID**: 11932646x (translation in French)
- **Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued)**: 48284413
- **Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID**: 85288
- **TÜBİTAK Sosyal Bilimler Ansiklopedisi ID**: mamulurun
- **Pronunciation Audio**: Available in German (pʁoˈdʊkt, reference: Q4837690)
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in 48 languages (ar, az, azb, bar, be, bg, bs, ca, ckb, cs, da, de, el, en, eo, es, et, fa, fi, he, hi, hr, ht, hy, id, it, ja, jv, ki, kk, ko, li, lt, lv, min, mn, nl, no, pa, pl, ps, pt, ro, ru, sah, sh, simple, sk, sl, sr, sv, th, tr, tt, uk, ur, uz, vi, zh, zh_yue, zu)
- **Sitelink Count**: 67
- **Zhihu Topic ID**: 19552131 (translation in Chinese)
- **Yale Lux ID**: concept/c60f31b...
- **FactGrid Item ID**: Danziger (reference: Q90405608)
- **OpenStreetMap Key**: product
- **PersonalData.io ID**: Kuiper Belt
- **Described by Source**: ISO 3534-2:2006(en) (vocabulary and symbols for applied statistics, section 1.2.32)

## FAQs
- **What is the difference between a product and a tangible good?**
  A product is distinct from a tangible good, as it encompasses all marketable items, including services and intermediate goods.
- **What categories does a product fall into?**
  Products are categorized as raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and services.
- **How is a product defined in economics?**
  A product is defined as anything that can be offered to a market, including goods, services, and intermediate goods.
- **What are the key identifiers for a product in databases?**
  Key identifiers include GND ID, YSO ID, BabelNet ID, Freebase ID, and NDL Authority ID.
- **In which languages is the Wikipedia article on products available?**
  The Wikipedia article is available in 48 languages, including English, German, French, and Chinese.
- **What is the Dewey Decimal Classification for products?**
  The Dewey Decimal Classification for products is 338.02.
- **What is the significance of the STW Thesaurus for Economics ID for products?**
  The STW Thesaurus for Economics ID (10016-0) provides an exact match for product classification.
- **What is the Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID for products?**
  The Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID for products is 300387427.
- **What is the Library of Congress ID for products?**
  The Library of Congress ID for products is sh85028954.
- **What is the National Library of Israel J9U ID for products?**
  The National Library of Israel J9U ID for products is 987007543258605171.
- **What is the Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID for products?**
  The Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID for products is topic/product-business.
- **What is the Thesaurus for Graphic Materials ID for products?**
  The Thesaurus for Graphic Materials ID for products is tgm008288.
- **What is the Bibliothèque nationale de France ID for products?**
  The Bibliothèque nationale de France ID for products is 11932646x.
- **What is the Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued) for products?**
  The Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued) for products is 48284413.
- **What is the Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID for products?**
  The Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID for products is 85288.
- **What is the TÜBİTAK Sosyal Bilimler Ansiklopedisi ID for products?**
  The TÜBİTAK Sosyal Bilimler Ansiklopedisi ID for products is mamulurun.
- **What is the pronunciation of "product" in German?**
  The pronunciation of "product" in German is pʁoˈdʊkt.
- **What is the Yale Lux ID for products?**
  The Yale Lux ID for products is concept/c60f31b...
- **What is the FactGrid Item ID for products?**
  The FactGrid Item ID for products is Danziger.
- **What is the OpenStreetMap Key for products?**
  The OpenStreetMap Key for products is product.
- **What is the PersonalData.io ID for products?**
  The PersonalData.io ID for products is Kuiper Belt.
- **What is the described by source for products?**
  The described by source for products is ISO 3534-2:2006(en), section 1.2.32.

## Why It Matters
A product is a fundamental economic concept that encompasses all marketable items, including goods, services, and intermediate goods. It plays a crucial role in trade, production, and consumption, reflecting the diverse nature of economic activity. The classification of products into categories such as raw materials, intermediate products, and final products highlights their role in the supply chain. The extensive use of identifiers and thesaurus entries ensures accurate classification and retrieval in databases and knowledge systems. The availability of product information in multiple languages and the inclusion of pronunciation guides facilitate global understanding and communication.

## Notable For
- **Distinct Classification**: Product is distinct from tangible goods and services, encompassing all marketable items.
- **Comprehensive Categories**: Products are categorized into raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and services.
- **Global Identifiers**: Product has extensive identifiers in databases and thesauri, including GND ID, YSO ID, and Dewey Decimal Classification.
- **Multilingual Support**: The Wikipedia article on products is available in 48 languages, reflecting its global relevance.
- **Economic Significance**: Product is a fundamental concept in economics, influencing trade, production, and consumption.
- **Standardized Definitions**: Product definitions are standardized in sources such as ISO 3534-2:2006(en) and the STW Thesaurus for Economics.

## Body
### Definition and Classification
A product is defined as anything that can be offered to a market, including goods, services, and intermediate goods. It is classified as an economic concept and type of object, distinct from tangible goods and services. Products are categorized into raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and services, reflecting their role in production and trade.

### Identifiers and Thesauri
Product has extensive identifiers in databases and thesauri, including:
- **GND ID**: 4139399-5 (reference: Q48183)
- **YSO ID**: 2862 (qualifiers: translations in Finnish, Swedish, and English)
- **BabelNet ID**: 00054416n (reference: Q4837690)
- **Freebase ID**: /m/01jwgf
- **NDL Authority ID**: 00572055
- **BNCF Thesaurus ID**: 12020 (qualifiers: translations in Italian and French)
- **Dewey Decimal Classification**: 338.02 (reference: Q16583225)
- **STW Thesaurus for Economics ID**: 10016-0 (exact match)
- **Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID**: 300387427
- **Library of Congress ID**: sh85028954 (reference: GitHub)
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007543258605171 (reference: Q188915)
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: topic/product-business (translation in English)
- **Thesaurus for Graphic Materials ID**: tgm008288
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID**: 11932646x (translation in French)
- **Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued)**: 48284413
- **Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID**: 85288
- **TÜBİTAK Sosyal Bilimler Ansiklopedisi ID**: mamulurun

### Pronunciation and Language Support
The pronunciation of "product" in German is pʁoˈdʊkt (reference: Q4837690). The Wikipedia article on products is available in 48 languages, including English, German, French, and Chinese. The sitelink count is 67, indicating extensive cross-referencing.

### Yale Lux ID and FactGrid Item ID
The Yale Lux ID for products is concept/c60f31b..., and the FactGrid Item ID is Danziger (reference: Q90405608). The OpenStreetMap Key for products is product, and the PersonalData.io ID is Kuiper Belt.

### Described by Source
The described by source for products is ISO 3534-2:2006(en), section 1.2.32, which provides vocabulary and symbols for applied statistics. This standard ensures consistent classification and retrieval of product-related information.

### Aliases and Translations
Product has numerous aliases and translations, including goods, merchandise, bien, marchandise, commodité, Artikel, プロダクト, グッズ, 製品, bens, comódite, mercadoria, منتجات, المنتجات, سلع, للسلع, للسلعة, المنتج, منتوج, 재화, 굿즈, and 제품. These terms reflect the global nature of product classification and usage.

### Economic Significance
Product is a fundamental concept in economics, influencing trade, production, and consumption. The classification of products into categories such as raw materials, intermediate products, and final products highlights their role in the supply chain. The extensive use of identifiers and thesaurus entries ensures accurate classification and retrieval in databases and knowledge systems. The availability of product information in multiple languages and the inclusion of pronunciation guides facilitate global understanding and communication.

## References

1. [Source](https://github.com/JohnMarkOckerbloom/ftl/blob/master/data/wikimap)
2. [Nuovo soggettario](https://thes.bncf.firenze.sbn.it/termine.php?id=12020)
3. Nuovo soggettario
4. YSO-Wikidata mapping project
5. BabelNet
6. FactGrid
7. National Library of Israel
8. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)