Stocks: meaning, definitions and examples

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stocks

 

[ stษ’ks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial markets

Stocks are shares in the ownership of a company, representing a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings. Investing in stocks means buying and selling these ownership stakes in publicly traded companies.

Synonyms

equities, securities, shares

Examples of usage

  • Many people choose to invest in stocks for long-term growth.
  • Stocks can be volatile and subject to market fluctuations.
  • Investors should diversify their stock portfolio to reduce risk.
Context #2 | Noun

inventory

Stocks refer to the goods or merchandise kept on hand by a store or business for sale to customers. It represents the inventory available for purchase.

Synonyms

goods, inventory, merchandise

Examples of usage

  • The store needs to manage its stocks to ensure products are always available.
  • The company has a wide range of stocks to meet customer demand.
Context #3 | Verb

supply

To stock something means to keep a supply of it available for sale or use. It involves replenishing and managing the quantity of a particular item.

Synonyms

replenish, store, supply

Examples of usage

  • The supermarket stocks fresh produce daily.
  • The warehouse stocks various raw materials for production.

Translations

Translations of the word "stocks" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เคฏเคฐ

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saham

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท actions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acciones

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akcie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ก็ฅจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delnice

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acciones

Word origin

The term 'stocks' originated from the 16th century Dutch word 'stock,' meaning a tree trunk or a stick. In the financial context, it evolved to represent ownership in a company. Over time, the concept of trading stocks became integral to the modern financial markets, leading to the establishment of stock exchanges worldwide.

See also: restock, restocking, stock, stocked, stockholder, stocking, stockings, stockpile, stockpiling, stockroom, stocky.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,074, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.