Difference between Stock and Standard

Stock

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To have on hand for sale.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Normally available for purchase. Straightforward, plain, very basic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A store of goods ready for sale; inventory. A supply of anything ready for use. Any of the several species of cruciferous flowers in the genus Matthiola. Farm or ranch animals. Railroad rolling stock. The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder. The part of a rifle or shotgun that rests against the shooter's shoulder. A bar going through an anchor, perpendicular to the flukes. The axle attached to the rudder, which transfers the movement of the helm to the rudder. Broth made from meat or vegetables, used as a basis for stew or soup. The type of paper used in printing. A wide necktie popular in the eighteenth century, often seen today as a part of formal wear for horse riding competitions. In a card game, a stack of undealt cards made available to the players. A pipe (vertical cylinder of ore)

Example sentence: Glamour is what I sell, it's my stock in trade.

Standard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A level of quality or attainment.Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations.An object supported in an upright position.A musical work of established popularity.The flag or ensign carried by a cavalry unit.A rule or set of rules or requirements which are widely agreed upon or imposed by government.A bottle of wine containing 0.750 liters of fluid.One of the upright members that supports the horizontal axis of a transit or theodolite.A manual transmission vehicle.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.Growing on an erect stem of full height.Having recognized excellence or authority.Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.Having a manual transmission.

Example sentence: I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a 'one size fits all' standard for happiness.