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inventory
/ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/
When used as a noun, "inventory" can be either countable (referring to the list itself) or uncountable (referring to the total stock of goods). For example, you can say "take an inventory" (the list) or "we have too much inventory" (the stock). In American English, this word is commonly used for business stock. In British English, the word "stock" is more frequently used in place of "inventory" when referring to goods available for sale.
💬Casual Conversation
Tell me you actually finished the inventory. I'm losing it.
Chill, Jess. I'm still vibing with the spreadsheets, almost there.
Meanings
A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
"The store manager is conducting a full inventory of the warehouse before the holiday sale."
The quantity of goods or materials on hand available for sale or distribution.
"Low inventory levels have led to several popular items being out of stock."
To make a complete list of the items in a particular place.
"The insurance agent spent the afternoon inventorying every piece of jewelry in the safe."