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Topic: Jobs

stint

IPA: /stɪnt/

KK: /stɪnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something or to live on a small amount of something.

Example: After a long day of work, he decided to stint on his dinner and just have a light snack instead.

noun

Definition: A specific period of time spent doing a particular job or activity, or a fixed amount of work assigned to someone.

Example: She completed a two-year stint as a volunteer in the community center.

transitive verb

Definition: To limit or restrict something, especially in terms of quantity or amount.

Example: The company decided to stint on expenses to save money for future projects.

stipend

IPA: /ˈstaɪ.pɛnd/

KK: /ˈstaɪpɛnd/

noun

Definition: A regular payment made to someone, often for work or to help with expenses.

Example: The university provides a stipend to graduate students to support their research.

stipendiary

IPA: //stɪˈpɛndɪˌɛri//

KK: /stɪˈpɛndɪˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to receiving a fixed regular payment, often for work or services, rather than a salary based on hours worked.

Example: The stipendiary positions at the university provide financial support to students while they gain valuable experience.

noun

Definition: A person who receives a regular payment or allowance, often for work or study.

Example: The stipendiary was grateful for the financial support during his studies.

stock

IPA: /stɒk/

KK: /stɑk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to items that are kept available for sale or use, or to livestock and farming.

Example: The store has a stock item that is always available for customers.

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or accumulate a supply of something, often for future use, or to produce new growth in plants.

Example: During the winter, we stock up on firewood to keep warm.

noun

Definition: A type of financial asset that represents ownership in a company or a claim on its assets and earnings.

Example: Investing in stock can be a good way to grow your wealth over time.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep a supply of something for future use or sale.

Example: The store will stock new products next month.

stockbroker

IPA: /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkə/

KK: /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps others buy and sell shares in companies and other financial assets.

Example: She works as a stockbroker, helping clients invest their money wisely.

stockbroking

IPA: /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The job of buying and selling stocks and shares for clients in the financial market.

Example: He has been working in stockbroking for over ten years, helping clients invest their money.

stocker

IPA: /ˈstɒkə/

KK: /ˈstɑkər/

noun

Definition: A person who fills shelves with products in a store or warehouse, ensuring that items are available for customers.

Example: The stocker worked late into the night to prepare the store for the morning rush.

stockholder

IPA: /ˈstɒkˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈstɑkˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that owns shares in a company, giving them a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Example: As a stockholder, she received dividends from the company's profits.

stockist

IPA: /ˈstɒkɪst/

KK: /ˈstɑkɪst/

noun

Definition: A person or business that sells goods, usually in large quantities, to other businesses or retailers.

Example: The stockist provided the local shops with the latest fashion items.

stockkeeper

IPA: /ˈstɒkˌkiːpə/

KK: /ˈstɑkˌkiːpər/

noun

Definition: A person who manages and keeps track of goods or livestock, ensuring that inventory is maintained and organized.

Example: The stockkeeper checked the inventory to see how many items were left in the warehouse.

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