What is a Semifinished Product?

Semifinished refers to a product or material that has undergone some processing or manufacturing steps, but still requires additional work or finishing touches before it can be considered complete or ready for use.

In the context of woodworking, for example, a semifinished product might be a piece of lumber that has been planed and sanded, but still needs to be stained, varnished, or assembled into a final product. In textiles, a semifinished product might be a piece of fabric that has been woven or knitted, but still needs to be cut, sewn, or finished with buttons or other embellishments.

The term "semifinished" is often used to describe products that are partially complete, but require additional work or processing before they can be considered finished or ready for use. It is often used in contrast to "raw materials," which are unprocessed and require significant further processing before they can be used, and "finished products," which are fully processed and ready for use without any additional work.