Pronunciation

/ˈkætəˌgɔri/

Acronym

Definition

An element containing a group of similar items or concepts.

Categories, also known as nodes, are collections of similar products. Categories can group products at the terminal level in a Hierarchy. At non terminal levels, Categories group Child Categories. Well designed Categories are mutually exclusive and follow an organizing principle.

Related Terms

Parent Category, Child Category, Terminal Category, Hierarchy

Index

Product Information Encyclopedia

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