stock

noun B2

Meaning

"Stock" refers to the shares of ownership in a company or the supply of goods available for sale or distribution.
💡 A common mistake is using "stocks" to refer to a specific company’s shares; "stock" can be used to refer to shares in general.

Example Sentences

The company increased its stock to meet growing customer demand .
The company increased its stock to meet rising customer demand .
The store ran out of stock before the sale ended .

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