stock-book
Definition
- Noun:
- A record of inventory: A "stock-book" is a book or ledger used to record the receipt and issue of goods, typically in a business or warehouse setting. It tracks the quantity and movement of stock or merchandise.
Usage Examples
- (A record of goods received and dispatched.)
- (A ledger for tracking stock levels.)
Advanced Usage
"to keep a stock-book": to maintain a formal record of inventory.
- The shopkeeper kept a detailed stock-book to avoid shortages. (The shopkeeper maintained a written inventory log.)
"to enter into the stock-book": to record the arrival or departure of goods.
- All new shipments must be entered into the stock-book immediately. (All incoming goods must be recorded in the inventory ledger.)
Variants and Related Words
- Stock (noun): the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop or warehouse.
- The store has a large stock of books. (The store has a large supply of books for sale.)
- Book (noun): a written or printed work consisting of pages glued together along one side and bound in covers; also, a ledger or record.
- She wrote the transaction in the account book. (She recorded the transaction in the financial ledger.)
Synonyms
- Inventory ledger: a book that records the quantity of goods in stock.
- Stock ledger: a record of stock levels and movements.
Related Idioms
"to take stock": to review or assess one's situation, resources, or inventory.
- The manager decided to take stock of the warehouse before the sale. (The manager assessed the inventory before the sale.)
"to balance the books": to ensure that financial records are accurate and complete.
- The accountant balanced the books at the end of the month. (The accountant verified that all financial entries were correct.)