Meaning of the word inventory in English

What does inventory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

inventory

US /ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/

UK /ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/

a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building

Example:

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The store conducted an annual inventory of all its products.

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We need to take a full inventory of the office supplies.

Synonym:

stock supply list catalogue register

the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a business or warehouse and available for sale or distribution

Example:

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High inventory levels can tie up a lot of capital.

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The company is trying to reduce its inventory to cut costs.

Synonym:

stock goods merchandise wares

to make a complete list of items

Example:

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The team will inventory all the equipment before the move.

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It took them a full day to inventory the contents of the warehouse.

Synonym:

list catalogue itemize stocktake

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