E-commerce Dictionary

Attribute inheritance is a PIM feature where [product attributes](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute) are automatically passed down from parent categories or master products to child products or [variants](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-variant).

The creation, organization, and [governance](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-governance) of [product attributes](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute) that define product characteristics and determine how products are described, found, and filtered.

Attribute scoping defines the context, such as a specific [channel](/ecommerce-dictionary/sales-channel) or locale, where a [product attribute value](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute-value) is valid and applicable.

An [attribute](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-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](/guides/data-quality/attribute-standardization) within [product attributes](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute) to ensure consistency, eliminate variations, and improve [data quality](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-quality).

Attribute mapping is the process of aligning [product attributes](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute) from a source system with the required attributes of a target channel or system, ensuring data consistency and compatibility.

Attributization is the process of defining, assigning, and [managing attributes](/features/managing-attributes) to products to describe their characteristics, features, and specifications consistently.

Technology that overlays 3D digital product models onto a user's real-world environment through a camera-enabled device to enhance the shopping experience.

A database storing previously translated [product content](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-content) to automatically reuse segments in new translations, ensuring consistency and lower costs.

Average Order Value (AOV) is an e-commerce metric representing the average amount spent per customer order. PIM-managed product data supports strategies like [cross-selling](/ecommerce-dictionary/cross-selling) and [upselling](/ecommerce-dictionary/upselling) to increase AOV.

B2B marketing refers to the strategies and tactics used to promote products or services to other businesses, rather than directly to individual consumers. It focuses on rational decision-making and long-term relationships.

BOPIS data includes the specific product, inventory, and location information required to facilitate seamless online ordering with physical in-store fulfillment.