What is the difference betwn "Inventory" and "Stock".

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difference between inventory & stock is that inventory can be defined as tangible property held for sale in the ordinary course of business,or in the process of production for such sale, or for consumption in the production of goods or services for sale whereas stock means the quantity of physical goods which are not held for sale.

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