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EAN
Abbreviation for European Article Number
In short and in plain language
The EAN is a number for an item. It is often printed as a barcode on the goods.
Sellers and makers use it to tell items apart.
In a shop it helps, for example, when people search for a product.
Definition
The EAN is an internationally used article number that usually appears as a barcode on products. Retailers, manufacturers and marketplaces use it to identify an item unambiguously. In a shop, it can matter for search, product data exports and price comparisons.