English · Work & Business
inventory
/ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/
[/ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/]
list of stock or goods
Intermediatenoun
Definition
All the goods that a shop or business has in stock, or a complete list of them.
Example
The store takes inventory every month to check how many items remain on the shelves.
The store takes inventory every month to check how many items remain on the shelves.
Etymology
From medieval Latin 'inventorium', from 'invenire' (to find, come upon).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in retail, warehousing, and accounting.