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Stock vs Office - What's the difference?

stock | office |


In obsolete terms the difference between stock and office

is that stock is a cover for the legs; a stocking while office is that which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from human relations.

As nouns the difference between stock and office

is that stock is a store or supply while office is a building or room where clerical or professional duties are performed.

As a verb stock

is to have on hand for sale.

As an adjective stock

is of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Blocks vs Stock - What's the difference?

blocks | stock |


As nouns the difference between blocks and stock

is that blocks is while stock is stick, staff.

As a prefix stock is

used to emphasize.

Stuff vs Stock - What's the difference?

stuff | stock |


In obsolete terms the difference between stuff and stock

is that stuff is refuse or worthless matter; hence, also, foolish or irrational language; nonsense; trash while stock is a cover for the legs; a stocking.

In nautical terms the difference between stuff and stock

is that stuff is a melted mass of turpentine, tallow, etc., with which the masts, sides, and bottom of a ship are smeared for lubrication while stock is to fit (an anchor) with a stock, or to fasten the stock firmly in place.

As nouns the difference between stuff and stock

is that stuff is miscellaneous items; things; (with possessive) personal effects while stock is a store or supply.

As verbs the difference between stuff and stock

is that stuff is to fill by crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess while stock is to have on hand for sale.

As an adjective stock is

of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Stock vs Provision - What's the difference?

stock | provision | Synonyms |


In uk historical terms the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is the part of a tally formerly struck in the exchequer, which was delivered to the person who had lent the king money on account, as the evidence of indebtedness while provision is a nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.

As nouns the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is a store or supply while provision is an item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

As verbs the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is to have on hand for sale while provision is to supply with provisions.

As an adjective stock

is of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Stock vs Stash - What's the difference?

stock | stash |


As nouns the difference between stock and stash

is that stock is a store or supply while stash is a collection, sometimes hidden; a reserve.

As verbs the difference between stock and stash

is that stock is to have on hand for sale while stash is to hide or store away for later use.

As an adjective stock

is of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Tree vs Stock - What's the difference?

tree | stock |


As nouns the difference between tree and stock

is that tree is a large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age) while stock is stick, staff.

As a verb tree

is to chase (an animal or person) up a tree.

As a prefix stock is

used to emphasize.

Stock vs Debentures - What's the difference?

stock | debentures |


As nouns the difference between stock and debentures

is that stock is stick, staff while debentures is .

As a prefix stock

is used to emphasize.

Stock vs Pillars - What's the difference?

stock | pillars |


As nouns the difference between stock and pillars

is that stock is stick, staff while pillars is .

As a prefix stock

is used to emphasize.

Stock vs Type - What's the difference?

stock | type | Related terms |

Stock is a related term of type.


As a noun stock

is stick, staff.

As a prefix stock

is used to emphasize.

As a verb type is

.

As an adjective type is

stereotypical.

Body vs Stock - What's the difference?

body | stock | Related terms |

Body is a related term of stock.


As nouns the difference between body and stock

is that body is a bodysuit , chiefly worn by women and children while stock is stick, staff.

As a prefix stock is

used to emphasize.

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