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   Stock

   /stäk/

   

   noun

   • 1. the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a business or warehouse and available for sale or distribution: "the store has a very low turnover of stock" Similar merchandisegoodswaresitems/articles for salecommoditiesrare:vendibles
   • ▪ a supply or quantity of something accumulated or available for future use: "I need to replenish my stock of wine" Similar storesupplystockpilereservehoardcachereservoiraccumulationquantitypileheaploadfundbankpoolminerepertoirerepertoryinventorycollectionselectionassortmentvarietyrangerare:amassment
   • ▪ farm animals such as cattle, pigs, and sheep, bred and kept for their meat or milk; livestock: "all the stock were housed and fed in sheds" Similar livestockfarm animalscattlebeastscowssheeppigshorsesoxengoatsflocksherds
   • ▪ short for rolling stock
   • ▪ photographic film that has not been exposed or processed.
   • ▪ (in some card games) the cards that have not yet been dealt, left on the table to be drawn.
   • 2. the capital raised by a business or corporation through the issue and subscription of shares: "between 1982 and 1986 the value of the company's stock rose by 86%" Similar capitalfundsassetsproperty
   • ▪ shares of stock of a particular company as held by an individual or group as an investment: "she owned $3000 worth of stock"
   • ▪ the shares of a particular company, type of company, or industry: "blue-chip stocks" Similar investmentssharesholdingssecuritiesequitiesbondsportfolio
   • ▪ securities issued by the government in fixed units with a fixed rate of interest: "government gilt-edged stock"
   • ▪ a person's reputation or popularity: "I felt I was right, but my stock was low with this establishment" Similar reputationstandingstatusreputeposition
   • 3. liquid made by cooking bones, meat, fish, or vegetables slowly in water, used as a basis for the preparation of soup, gravy, or sauces: "a pint of chicken stock" Similar brothbouillon
   • ▪ the raw material from which a specified commodity can be manufactured: "the fat can be used as soap stock"
   • 4. a person's ancestry or line of descent: "her mother was of French stock" Similar descentancestryorigin(s)parentagepedigreelineagelineline of descentheritagebirthextractionbackgroundfamilybloodbloodlinegenealogybeginningsrare:filiationstirps
   • ▪ a breed, variety, or population of an animal or plant: "the vineyards were plowed up and replanted using different vine stock"
   • 5. the trunk or woody stem of a living tree or shrub, especially one into which a graft (scion) is inserted. Similar trunktree trunkstemstalktechnical:caudex
   • ▪ the perennial part of a herbaceous plant, especially a rhizome.
   • 6. a herbaceous European plant that is widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers, which are typically lilac, pink, or white.
   • 7. an instrument of punishment consisting of an adjustable wooden structure with holes for securing a person's feet and hands, in which criminals were locked and exposed to public ridicule or assault. historical
   • 8. the part of a rifle or other firearm to which the barrel and firing mechanism are attached, held against one's shoulder when firing the gun. Similar handlebutthaftgripshaftshankhelve
   • ▪ the crosspiece of an anchor.
   • ▪ the handle of something such as a whip or fishing rod. Similar handlebutthaftgripshaftshankhelve
   • ▪ short for headstock
   • ▪ short for tailstock
   • 9. a band of white material tied like a cravat and worn as a part of formal horse-riding dress.
   • ▪ a piece of black material worn under a clerical collar.
   • 10. a frame used to support a ship or boat out of water, especially when under construction.

   adjective

   • 1. (of a product or type of product) usually kept in stock and thus regularly available for sale: "25 percent off stock items"
   • 2. (of a phrase or expression) so regularly used as to be automatic or hackneyed: "“Two weeks” was the stock reply" Similar usualroutinepredictablesetstandardstaplecustomaryfamiliarconventionaltraditionalstereotypedclichédhackneyedunoriginalderivativeformulaicready-madewell wornoverusedoverworkedworn outbanaltriteplatitudinoustiredrun-of-the-millcommonplaceinformal:cornyold hathackyOpposite originalunusual
   • ▪ denoting a conventional character type or situation that recurs in a particular genre of literature, theater, or film: "the stock characters in every cowboy movie"
   • ▪ denoting or relating to cinematic footage that can be regularly used in different productions, typically that of outdoor scenes used to add realism to a production shot in an indoor set.

   verb

   • 1. have or keep a supply of (a particular product or type or product) available for sale: "most supermarkets now stock a range of organic produce" Similar sellmarketsupplykeepkeep in stockhavehave for salecarryhandleofferprovidetrade indeal in
   • ▪ provide or fill with goods, items, or a supply of something: "I must stock up the fridge" Similar supplyprovideequipfurnishprovision
   • ▪ amass supplies of something, typically for a particular occasion or purpose: "I'm stocking up for Christmas" Similar fillfill uploadrestockreplenishamass supplies ofobtain a store ofbuy upstockpilelay input awayput asideput downstore upcollectgatheraccumulatehoardcacheinformal:squirrel awaysalt awaystash away
   • 2. fit (a rifle or other firearm) with a stock: "it was a fine gun which he forged, stocked, and completed himself"

   Word Origin Old Englishstoc(c) ‘trunk, block of wood, post’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stok and German Stock ‘stick’. The notion ‘store, fund’ (stock (sense 1 of the noun and sense 2 of the noun)) arose in late Middle English and is of obscure origin, perhaps expressing ‘growth from a central stem’ or ‘firm foundation’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stockless adjective

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2. www.nerdwallet.com › article › investingHow Do Stocks Work? - NerdWallet

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Stocks are an investment that means you own a share in the company that issued the stock. Simply put, stocks are a way to build wealth. » Learn more: What are stocks?...

3. www.techopedia.com › definition › stockWhat is a Stock? Definition, Types, How to Trade, Pros and Cons

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   Nov 7, 2023 · A stock is a financial asset or security that represents ownership of a company’s equity. In effect, when you buy a stock, you are buying a small share of that company. Advertisements. Companies issue stocks to raise capital, allowing them to finance their growth and expansion or repay debt.

4. www.sofi.com › learn › contentStocks: What They Are and How They Work | SoFi

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   Sep 19, 2022 · Let’s start with a basic stock definition: Stocks are simply shares in a company, and they are primarily bought and sold on publicly traded stock exchanges. That means you can open a brokerage account and become a partial owner of whatever company you choose when you buy shares in that company. How to Talk About Stocks.

5. www.investor.gov › investment-products › stocksStocks | Investor.gov

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   Stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Stocks also are called “equities.” What Exactly Are Stocks? Watch on. Why do people buy stocks? Why do companies issue stock? What kinds of stock are there? What are the benefits and risks of stocks? How to buy and sell stocks. Understanding fees.

6. marketbusinessnews.com › financial-glossary › stocksWhat are stocks? Definition and meaning - Market Business News

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   Definition and meaning. The word stocks in the world of business has two meanings: Company shares – specifically common stock. Also the proportional part of a firm’s equity capital represented by fully paid-up shares. Inventory of goods – stored products that companies keep to meet future demand.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTOCK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / stɒk / us. stock noun (SHOP) Add to word list. B2. all the goods that are available in a shop: We're expecting some new stock in this afternoon. be in stock/out of stock. B2. to be available /not available in a shop. stock noun (SUPPLY) a supply of something that is ready to be used: [ usually plural ] stocks of food / weapons.

8. www.fidelity.com › smart-money › what-is-the-stock-marketWhat is the stock market? | Stock market definition | Fidelity

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   Oct 4, 2022 · Key takeaways. The stock market is a financial marketplace that matches those who want to buy securities with those who want to sell them. People invest in the stock market with the expectation of earning returns from price appreciation and dividends. You can get started investing in the stock market with a brokerage account.