Commodity Definition–noun, plural -ties. | 1. | an article of trade or commerce, esp. a product as distinguished from a service. |
| 2. | something of use, advantage, or value. |
| 3. | Stock Exchange. any unprocessed or partially processed good, as grain, fruits, and vegetables, or precious metals. |
| 4. | Obsolete. a quantity of goods. |
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