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stock
/stɒk/
supply of goods or financial shares
The company has a large stock of inventory.
The company has a large supply of goods available.
general
a supply of goods or materials kept for sale or future use
The store's stock of winter coats is running low.
The store has few winter coats left in inventory.
Common in retail and manufacturing contexts.
Finance
Finance
a share or ownership in a corporation
He bought stock in a tech company.
He purchased shares of a technology corporation.
Often used in financial markets and investment discussions.
agriculture
a supply of livestock or animals
The farmer increased his stock of cattle.
The farmer expanded his herd of cattle.
Used in farming and livestock management.
general
a supply of something available for use
The library has a stock of reference books.
The library has a collection of reference books.
Common in various contexts where items are stored for use.
Collocations
stock marketa marketplace for buying and selling sharesstock pricethe current value of a company's sharesstock exchangea platform for trading securitiesstock upto purchase and store goods in large quantities
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Pro Tip
Financial vs. General Use
Be mindful of the context when using 'stock.' In finance, it refers to shares, while in general use, it refers to a supply of goods.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context to determine the correct meaning of 'stock.'
Word Origin
From Middle English 'stok,' meaning 'trunk of a tree' or 'supply,' from Old English 'stocc.'
Usage Notes
In finance, 'stock' refers to shares of a company. In general use, it refers to a supply of goods or materials.
Word Breakdown
stock
a supply or share
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