Restocked: meaning, definitions and examples

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restocked

 

[ ˌriːˈstɒkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inventory management

Restocked refers to the process of replenishing or refilling items that have been sold out or depleted in inventory. Retailers and suppliers often restock products to ensure that shelves are full and customers have access to the items they need. This can involve ordering new products from manufacturers, transferring items from storage, or returning unsold goods to the shelves. Efficient restocking is crucial for businesses to maintain sales and customer satisfaction, especially in fast-paced environments like grocery stores or online shopping platforms.

Synonyms

refilled, replenished, restored, supplied.

Examples of usage

  • The store restocked its shelves every Friday.
  • After the sale, several popular items were restocked quickly.
  • They restocked the freezer with ice cream flavors.
  • We need to restocked the supplies before the weekend rush.

Translations

Translations of the word "restocked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabastecido

🇮🇳 फिर से भरा हुआ

🇩🇪 wieder aufgefüllt

🇮🇩 diisi ulang

🇺🇦 дозаряджений

🇵🇱 uzupełniony

🇯🇵 再入荷された

🇫🇷 réapprovisionné

🇪🇸 reabastecido

🇹🇷 yeniden stoklandı

🇰🇷 재입고된

🇸🇦 تم إعادة تخزينه

🇨🇿 znovu doplněný

🇸🇰 opätovne doplnený

🇨🇳 重新补货

🇸🇮 ponovno založen

🇮🇸 aftur fyllt

🇰🇿 қайта толтырылған

🇬🇪 მიმდინარე მარაგი

🇦🇿 yenidən doldurulmuş

🇲🇽 reabastecido

Etymology

The word 'restocked' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with the word 'stock', which has its roots in the Middle English term 'stocke' that refers to supply or inventory of goods. The term 'stock' itself can be traced back to the Old English 'stocc', meaning a log or post, symbolizing something that serves as a support or supply source. The usage of 'restock' began to gain traction in the late 20th century, particularly within retail and inventory management contexts as businesses began to focus on supply chain efficiency and customer service. With the rise of big-box retailers and online shopping platforms, the term gained even more prevalence as companies sought to optimize their inventory processes and respond quickly to changing consumer demands.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,666, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.