What is the difference between cereal and a product?

The difference between "cereal" and "product" lies in their specificity. Here's a breakdown:

* Cereal:

* A specific type of food, usually made from grains like wheat, oats, rice, or corn.

* Examples: Cheerios, Rice Krispies, oatmeal.

* Cereal is a *subset* of products.

* Product:

* A broader term encompassing anything that is made or manufactured.

* Can refer to goods, services, or even ideas.

* Examples: a car, a haircut, a business plan.

* Cereal is a *type* of product.

In simple terms:

* "Cereal" is a specific kind of breakfast food.

* "Product" is a general term for anything made or created.

Think of it like this:

* Product: The umbrella

* Cereal: A specific type of umbrella (perhaps a children's umbrella)

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