buffer stock
ˈbʌfər stɒk
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Definition of buffer stock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
supply chainTECH.extra inventory kept to prevent stockoutsTECH.
  • The company maintains a buffer stock to avoid shortages.
safety stock
2.
businessTECH.reserve of a commodity used to stabilize pricesTECH.
  • The government released buffer stock to control inflation.
inventory reserve stockpile
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Images of buffer stock

  • buffer stock: extra inventory kept to prevent stockouts
    extra inventory kept to prevent stockouts

Expressions with buffer

buffer the blowv.
lessen the impact of something negative
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
nail buffern.
tool used to make nails smooth and shiny
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
buffer tankn.
tank in a system that holds extra fluid to smooth flow changes
The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
buffer layern.
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
buffer storen.
temporary storage area for data awaiting processing
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready.
buffer zonen.
area providing protection between states
The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.

Expressions with stock

in stockadj.
available for immediate sale
The latest model is in stock and ready to ship.
stock upv.
acquire more items for future use
We need to stock up on groceries for the week.
take stockv.
count and check items in inventory
Every month, the store manager takes stock of all the products.
stock answern.
common or typical response
When asked about the delay, he gave a stock answer.
out of stockadj.
not available for sale currently
The popular model is out of stock at most stores.
stock up onv.
buy a lot of something for future use
She decided to stock up on office supplies during the sale.
take stock ofv.
assess or evaluate a situation
She took stock of the situation before making a decision.
become a laughing stockv.
be widely mocked or scorned
The politician's mistake made him become a laughing stock.
become the laughing stockv.
be made fun of by many people
He became the laughing stock after his speech.
lock, stock, and barreln.
with nothing left out; all parts included
They took the shop lock, stock, and barrel.

Terms related to buffer stock

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Examples of buffer stock in a sentence

  • Buffer stock helps stabilize market prices.
  • Buffer stock was used to prevent a shortage.
  • The company maintains buffer stock to ensure steady supply.

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  1. French:stock tampon, stock de réserve, ...
  2. German:Pufferlager, Pufferbestand, ...
  3. Italian:buffer stock, scorte di riserva, ...
  4. Spanish:stock de seguridad, reserva de productos, ...
  5. Portuguese:stock de segurança, estoque regulador, ...
  6. Chinese:缓冲库存, ...
  7. Japanese:緩衝在庫, 備蓄, ...
  8. Arabic:مَخْزُون احْتِيَاطِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלַאי בִּטָּחוֹן, מְלַאי מִתְיַצֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:страховой запас, буферный запас, ...
  11. Ukrainian:резервний запас, ...
  12. Hindi:बफर स्टॉक, आरक्षित भंडार, ...
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