E-commerce Dictionary

Attribute dependency management defines and controls conditional relationships between product attributes, affecting display or available values.

Attribute inheritance is a PIM feature where product attributes are automatically passed down from parent categories or master products to child products or variants.

The creation, organization, and governance of product attributes that define product characteristics and determine how products are described, found, and filtered.

Attribute scoping defines the context, such as a specific channel or locale, where a product attribute value is valid and applicable.

An attribute set is a predefined group of product attributes that define a specific type of product or category, ensuring consistent data entry.

Attribute value normalization is the process of standardizing the values within product attributes to ensure consistency, eliminate variations, and improve data quality.

Attribute mapping is the process of aligning product attributes from a source system with the required attributes of a target channel or system, ensuring data consistency and compatibility.

The capability to simultaneously modify attributes across multiple products, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Completeness refers to the extent to which all required and recommended product attributes, media, and translations are present and filled out for a product across all intended sales channels.

Product data required to meet legal, regulatory, or industry standards, ensuring products are permissible for sale in specific markets.