inventory 1 of 2

noun

ˈin-vən-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce inventory (audio)
Definition of inventorynext
1
as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles

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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time

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inventory

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verb

as in to list
to make a list of would you inventory the supplies in the back room?

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Recent Examples of inventory
Noun
The store’s inventory is filled with more than 100 stationery brands and paper products, according to Arden Fair. — Emma Hall october 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Prime Day Candle Deals Amazon’s robust scented candle inventory rivals that of some of our favorite department stores. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider. — Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 In the run up to the court’s decision, the Club explained how these tariffs directly affect pricing, margin and inventorying strategies for each company. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inventory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
  1. supply
  2. summary
  3. list
  4. repertoire
  5. pool
  6. stock
Noun
  • By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Over in the oil markets, concerns over supply disruptions slightly eased, after member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to help address rising fuel prices by prioritizing the release of diesel stocks.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Hatch said the current report provides a high-level summary but could include more detail about specific recommendations and what changes should follow.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
  • His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of summary
Verb
  • The government would only be able to use money collected through the sales tax items for the purposes listed on the ballot.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Vail is home to one of the largest ski resorts in North America and is known for its luxury real estate market where some properties are listed for tens of millions of dollars.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • The repertoire draws heavily from the vocal experiments of 2004’s Medúlla, while also reaching across Björk’s catalog.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The possibilities, however, are enormous given the longevity of La Oreja de Van Gogh – founded in 1996 – and its enormous repertoire.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of repertoire
Noun
  • At the bottom is the emerald-green pool, providing guests with welcome respite from the heat.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Back on property, the outdoor pool sits peacefully at the edge of the vineyard next to two large oaks (one of which has a storybook-like swing hanging from it, which the youngest guests adored).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pool
Noun
  • As a result, an investor who held the stock for 25 years now receives annual dividend income that represents a substantial return on their original investment.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • A little over a month ago, a Goldman insider also sold more than $600,000 worth of company stock.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stock

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