inventory (/ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/
Meaning
Meaning: list of stock or goods
All the goods that a shop or business has in stock, or a complete list of them.
Examples
🗣 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.
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Tags: business, operations