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Different items of stationery used at an office Inside a stationery shop in Hanoi. Stationery refers to writing materials, including cut paper, envelopes, continuous form paper, and other office supplies. [1] Stationery usually specifies materials to be written on by hand (e.g., letter paper) or by equipment such as computer printers.
Inside a stationery supplier in Hanoi. Office supplies are consumables and equipment regularly used in offices by businesses and other organizations, [1] required to sustain office operations. [2] For example, office supplies may be used by individuals engaged in written communications, record-keeping and bookkeeping.
The term 'stationery' originally referred to all products sold by a medieval stationer, a "stationary" storekeeper who kept a fixed location near a university rather than others who travelled to markets or fairs. [4] These stores bound, copied, published and lent out books, often providing a greater range of books than university libraries. [5]
Embossed stationery. This is a list of stationery topics. Stationery has historically pertained to a wide gamut of materials: paper and office supplies, writing implements, greeting cards, glue, pencil cases and other similar items.
Stationary is an adjective meaning "not moving"; stationery is a noun meaning office supplies. Standard: The train remained stationary for a few moments, before lurching forward along the track. Standard: We can pick up more paper and pens at the stationery store. Non-standard: Let's go buy some stationary at the department store.
Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
List of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom; List of British words not widely used in the United States; List of South African English regionalisms; List of words having different meanings in American and British English: A–L; List of words having different meanings in American and British English: M–Z
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