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Stockpiled: meaning, definitions and examples

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stockpiled

 

[ ˈstɒkpaɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supply management

To stockpile means to accumulate a large amount of goods or resources for future use. This can involve gathering supplies in anticipation of increased demand or potential shortages. Stockpiling often occurs in preparation for emergencies, economic downturns, or natural disasters. Organizations and households alike may stockpile essential items like food, water, and medical supplies to ensure preparedness.

Synonyms

accumulate, hoard, store

Examples of usage

  • During the pandemic, many people stockpiled toilet paper and canned goods.
  • The government advised citizens to stockpile necessary supplies for the hurricane season.
  • Businesses stockpiled raw materials to avoid disruptions in production.

Translations

Translations of the word "stockpiled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estocado

🇮🇳 संग्रहित

🇩🇪 vorrätig

🇮🇩 disimpan

🇺🇦 запасений

🇵🇱 zgromadzony

🇯🇵 備蓄された

🇫🇷 entreposé

🇪🇸 almacenado

🇹🇷 stoklanmış

🇰🇷 비축된

🇸🇦 مخزون

🇨🇿 skladovaný

🇸🇰 skladovaný

🇨🇳 储存的

🇸🇮 shranjen

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 жинақталған

🇬🇪 შეკრებილი

🇦🇿 yığılmış

🇲🇽 almacenado

Etymology

The term 'stockpiled' originates from the word 'stock,' which has roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'stocc,' meaning 'a log or post.' Over time, the meaning of 'stock' expanded to refer to a supply of goods or resources. The addition of 'pile' refers to a large accumulation or heap. Thus, the combination 'stockpiled' came to signify the act of gathering and storing a substantial quantity of items. This refinement in meaning was particularly influenced by the contexts of warfare and resource management, where stockpiling became crucial for strategic preparedness and sustainability. The concept gained prominence particularly during World War periods when nations were required to stockpile resources for military operations. In contemporary usage, stockpiling is often discussed in the context of economic strategies, emergency preparedness, and consumer behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,064, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.