inventorying
ˈɪnvəntɔːriɪŋ
Definition

Definition of inventorying - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

organizationRareprocess of making a detailed list of itemsRare
  • Inventorying is crucial for accurate stock management.
cataloging listing

Adjective

1.
businessRareUSrelated to the process of making an inventoryRareUS
  • The inventorying process took longer than expected.
cataloging listing
2.
processRareUSrelated to making a list of itemsRareUS
  • The inventorying task requires attention to detail.
cataloging listing
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Origin of inventorying

Latin, in (in) + venire (to come)

Examples of inventorying in a sentence

  • The company focused on inventorying to prevent shortages.
  • Inventorying the stock took all night.
  • The inventorying team worked diligently.
  • Inventorying the library books took all afternoon.
  • The inventorying process was completed by the end of the week.

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  1. French:inventaire, d'inventaire, ...
  2. German:Inventarisierung, Inventur-, ...
  3. Italian:inventario, di inventario, ...
  4. Spanish:inventario, de inventario, ...
  5. Portuguese:inventariação, inventário, ...
  6. Chinese:盘点, 盘点相关的, ...
  7. Japanese:在庫管理, 在庫の, ...
  8. Arabic:جَرْد, جَرْدِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִישּׁוּם מְלַאי, שֶׁקָּשׁוּר לְעֲרִיכַת מְלָאִי, ...
  10. Russian:инвентаризация, инвентаризационный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інвентаризація, інвентаризаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:सूची बनाना, सूची बनाने वाला, ...
inventory US
ɪnˈvɛntəri
inventoriedinventories

Definition of inventory - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
organizationTECH.USdetailed list of items on handTECH.US
  • The manager checked the inventory for missing items.
catalog stock
2.
businessTECH.USstock of items available at a locationTECH.US
  • The store's inventory was low after the sale.
reserve stock supply
3.
accountingTECH.USvalue of a firm's current assetsTECH.US
  • The company's inventory was valued at a million dollars.
stock supply
4.
video gameTECH.USspace for items available to a characterTECH.US
  • The player's inventory was full of potions.
stash storage

Verb

1.
record keepingtr.TECH.USenter items in a detailed listtr.TECH.US
  • They need to inventory all the new arrivals.
catalog list
2.
operationstr./intr.TECH.UStake stock of items or resourcestr./intr.TECH.US
  • The manager will inventory the warehouse tomorrow.
catalog list
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Expressions with inventory

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count and list items in a store or warehouse
The manager asked us to take an inventory of the stock.
compile a list of items in stock
The manager will take inventory of the warehouse.
product available for sale or use
Each inventory item must be tagged with a barcode.
list of items stored in digital form
The store uses digital inventory to track products.
detailed list recording all fixed items attached to a property or workplace
The landlord prepared an inventory of fixtures before the tenants moved in.
goods available for sale on the internet
The store updates its internet inventory daily.

Origin of inventory

Latin, inventarium (a list of what is found)

Examples of inventory in a sentence

  • She took an inventory of all the supplies.
  • The manager checked the inventory before placing a new order.
  • Inventory management is crucial for business success.
  • The inventory included unsold goods from last year.
  • She checked the inventory before placing a new order.
  • He checked his inventory for available weapons.

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  1. French:inventaire, inventorier, ...
  2. German:Inventar, inventarisieren, ...
  3. Italian:inventario, inventariare, ...
  4. Spanish:inventario, inventariar, ...
  5. Portuguese:inventário, inventariar, ...
  6. Chinese:清单, 清点, ...
  7. Japanese:在庫, 記入する, ...
  8. Arabic:جَرْد, جَرَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלָאִי, לַעֲרוֹךְ רִישׁוּם מָלֵא, ...
  10. Russian:инвентарь, инвентаризировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інвентар, інвентаризувати, ...
  12. Hindi:माल सूची, सूचीबद्ध करना, ...
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