Meaning & use
stocktakers
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“stocktakers” is a form of “stocktaker”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounpluralbusiness
People whose job is to count the goods or materials a business has in stock.
Grammar: This is the plural of 'stocktaker'; use it with plural verbs, e.g. 'The stocktakers are here.'
Patterns
- the stocktakers count something
- hire stocktakers
The store closes early today because the stocktakers are counting everything on the shelves.
We hired two stocktakers to check the warehouse before the audit.
Stocktakers usually work after hours so they don't disturb customers.
Word forms
| singular | stocktaker |
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Common combinations
- professional stocktakers
- The company brought in professional stocktakers for the annual count.
- stocktakers count inventory
- The stocktakers count inventory at the end of each month.
- team of stocktakers
- A team of stocktakers arrived at dawn.
Synonyms and how they differ
- inventory counters
- A more descriptive phrase; 'stocktakers' is the usual job title in British retail.
Word family
- stocktaking noun
- The activity of counting stock.
- stocktake verb
- To carry out a stock count.
Commonly confused: stocktakers or stockholders?
stocktakers vs stockholders
Stockholders own shares in a company; stocktakers count goods. They are completely different roles.
Practice
The manager asked the ______ to finish counting the shelves before noon.
Choose one answer.
'Stocktakers' are the people who count stock, so it fits the plural subject. 'Stocktaking' is the activity, not the people, and 'stockholder' means a shareholder.
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