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Office supplies

Meaning in office & administration, with examples

nounCore term

In office & administration, office supplies means: Everyday items an office needs to work, such as paper, pens, toner, folders, staples and sometimes kitchen items like coffee and tea.

In Turkish: ofis malzemeleri, büro malzemeleri, sarf malzemeleri

How it is used

Always plural in this meaning. Admin staff check stock, order supplies from a supplier and keep them in a supply cupboard. Supplies is broader than stationery because it also covers printer consumables and kitchen or cleaning items. You run low on or run out of supplies.

Example sentences

  1. We're running low on office supplies, so I'll place an order this afternoon.

  2. The office supplies budget is £150 a month.

Common collocations

  • order office supplies
  • run out of supplies
  • supply cupboard
  • office supplies budget
  • stationeryPaper, envelopes, pens, staples, folders and other writing materials used in an office; also paper printed with a company's name and logo.
  • tonerThe fine powder that laser printers and photocopiers use instead of ink to print text and images; it comes in a replaceable cartridge.
  • purchase orderAn official document a company sends to a supplier to order goods or services, listing the items, quantities, prices and an order number.
  • office managerThe person responsible for the smooth running of an office, including facilities, supplies, admin staff, office budgets and contact with suppliers.

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