Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stock-keeping unit

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: stock---keep-ing u-nit
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A unique code for a distinct saleable item (product or service) for record keeping and sales tracking purposes.

noun

One particular product or variant within a larger range or portfolio.

Example Sentences

"Chattem, too, has added a new SKU to its Bullfrog Sport lotion. The SPF 30 product joins an SPF 18."
"The Froehlichs do not have an army of product developers dreaming up new ideas and extending their line. They have two stock-keeping units (SKUs), the Super-Clip in gold and silver."
"Moreover, P&G discovered that too many SKUs confuse customers. P&G gave customers a sample product and asked them to find it in the store. Even though the product was on the shelf, only half of the customers could find it."

Inflected Forms

stock-keeping units (plural)

Synonyms

SKU

Questions

What does stock-keeping unit mean?: A unique code for a distinct saleable item (product or service) for record keeping and sales tracking purposes.

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