TERMS & CONCEPTS
SpanBuy Knowledge Base
The SpanBuy Knowledge Base explains the vocabulary used across spreadsheet discovery, product listings, warehouse QC and shipping. Each definition describes a concept without inventing platform policies, prices or delivery promises.
Spreadsheet Terms
Spreadsheet
An organized product-discovery resource.
Listing
A product reference that should lead to current source information.
Source link
The destination URL associated with a discovered item.
Product Discovery Terms
Category
A focused group of related product types.
Search intent
The practical goal behind a user's query.
Comparison set
Similar listings reviewed using relevant criteria.
QC Terms
QC
Quality control using available evidence, often warehouse photos.
Visible condition
The condition shown in photographed areas, not a guarantee of hidden properties.
Measurement
A recorded dimension that may include normal positioning variation.
Shipping Terms
Measured weight
The physical weight recorded for a parcel.
Volumetric weight
A size-based calculation used by some carriers.
Consolidation
Combining eligible items into one parcel when supported.
Category Terms
Product-specific language matters because footwear fit, hoodie measurements, bag capacity and headwear circumference require different evidence. Use the category directory to apply each term in context.
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