minimum stock level
nounUK /ˈmɪnɪməm stɒk ˈlɛvəl/
US /ˈmɪnɪməm stɑːk ˈlɛvəl/
The smallest amount of something you keep before you need to get more.
The shop checks its minimum stock level every morning so it never runs out of milk.
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2. The lowest quantity of goods a business allows before placing a new order.
When the minimum stock level was reached, the manager ordered more paper.
3. A set limit that tells you when supplies are getting low.
The app sends an alert once the minimum stock level is hit.
4. The smallest safe amount of an item kept in storage.
Keeping a minimum stock level helps the kitchen avoid shortages.