inventory (Meaning)

Wordnet

inventory (n)

a detailed list of all the items in stock

the merchandise that a shop has on hand

(accounting) the value of a firm's current assets including raw materials and work in progress and finished goods

a collection of resources

making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand

Wordnet

inventory (v)

make or include in an itemized record or report

Webster

inventory (n.)

An account, catalogue, or schedule, made by an executor or administrator, of all the goods and chattels, and sometimes of the real estate, of a deceased person; a list of the property of which a person or estate is found to be possessed; hence, an itemized list of goods or valuables, with their estimated worth; specifically, the annual account of stock taken in any business.

Webster

inventory (v. t.)

To make an inventory of; to make a list, catalogue, or schedule of; to insert or register in an account of goods; as, a merchant inventories his stock.

inventory Sentence Examples

  1. The store manager conducted a thorough inventory of the shelves to assess stock levels.
  2. As part of the audit process, the accountant reviewed the company's inventory records.
  3. Before moving to a new location, the family compiled an inventory of their household items.
  4. The warehouse staff organized the inventory according to product categories for easier access.
  5. The museum curator meticulously documented each artifact in the inventory database.
  6. The inventory showed that there was a surplus of office supplies, so no additional orders were placed.
  7. The restaurant manager completed the weekly inventory to track food and beverage usage.
  8. During tax season, individuals are required to provide an inventory of their assets for reporting purposes.
  9. The inventory management system helped streamline the process of tracking stock levels and reordering supplies.
  10. In times of crisis, businesses often reassess their inventory to adapt to changing market demands.

FAQs About the word inventory

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The store manager conducted a thorough inventory of the shelves to assess stock levels.

As part of the audit process, the accountant reviewed the company's inventory records.

Before moving to a new location, the family compiled an inventory of their household items.

The warehouse staff organized the inventory according to product categories for easier access.