Stockpiling: meaning, definitions and examples
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stockpiling
[ หstษkหpaษชlษชล ]
preparing for a future event
Stockpiling refers to the act of accumulating a large quantity of goods or materials in anticipation of a future shortage or crisis. It involves storing items in excess of immediate needs to ensure availability during times of scarcity.
Synonyms
accumulating, hoarding, storing.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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stockpiling |
Used when referring to the act of gathering and saving large quantities of items in preparation for future use, often in anticipation of a shortage or emergency.
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hoarding |
Has a negative connotation, often used to describe the excessive and unnecessary gathering of items, which can cause problems for others. This term implies greed or selfishness.
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accumulating |
Used in more general contexts to describe the act of gradually gathering or increasing quantities over time. This term is neutral and can apply to both physical items and abstract concepts.
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storing |
Refers to the act of putting items away for future use in a safe and organized manner, without the implication of accumulating large quantities. It is a neutral term.
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Examples of usage
- During the pandemic, many people started stockpiling essential items like toilet paper and canned goods.
- The government is stockpiling medical supplies in case of a natural disaster.
the accumulation of a large quantity of goods
Stockpiling can also refer to the actual collection or reserve of goods or materials that have been accumulated for future use. This stockpile serves as a backup or emergency supply to meet demands when regular sources are disrupted.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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stockpiling |
Use in situations where you intentionally collect and store a large amount of something for future use. It can often imply planning and preparation for a potential shortage or emergency.
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reserve |
Used when setting something aside for a specific use or future need, often implying careful or formal allocation.
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cache |
Suitable for hidden or secret collections of items, especially in the context of computing or survival scenarios. A cache is typically smaller than a stockpile.
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stockpile |
Refers to a large accumulated supply of goods or materials stored for future use, often in a context of strategic planning.
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Examples of usage
- The country has a stockpiling of food supplies in case of a national emergency.
- The stockpiling of weapons by the military is a strategic measure for defense.
Translations
Translations of the word "stockpiling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acumulaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคฐเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Horten
๐ฎ๐ฉ penimbunan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะบะพะฟะธัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gromadzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่
๐ซ๐ท accumulation
๐ช๐ธ acumulaciรณn
๐น๐ท stoklama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฏูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ hromadฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hromadenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅค็งฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ kopiฤenje
๐ฎ๐ธ uppsรถfnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toplama
๐ฒ๐ฝ acumulaciรณn
Etymology
The term 'stockpile' originated in the 19th century, derived from the combination of 'stock' meaning a supply of goods available for sale or use and 'pile' meaning a heap or mass of something. The concept of stockpiling has been practiced throughout history during times of war, natural disasters, or economic uncertainty to ensure survival and security.
See also: restock, restocking, stock, stocked, stockholder, stocking, stockings, stockpile, stockroom, stocks, stocky.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,349, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24346 frothy
- 24347 haddock
- 24348 frivolity
- 24349 stockpiling
- 24350 metaphoric
- 24351 concubines
- 24352 calamitous
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