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Stock-Keeper

/ˈstɒkˌkiːpər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person responsible for managing and maintaining inventory or stock in a store or warehouse.

    "The stock-keeper ensured that all items were properly organized and accounted for."
  2. 2

    An individual who oversees the supply of goods and ensures that stock levels are maintained.

    "As a stock-keeper, she had to regularly check the inventory to prevent shortages."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'stock-keeper' originates from the combination of 'stock', derived from Old English 'stoc' meaning 'place' or 'supply', and 'keeper', which comes from the Old English 'cepan' meaning 'to guard or protect'. The term has evolved to refer specifically to a person responsible for managing inventory in a commercial context.

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