inventory — a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnvəntɔːri/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse survivor carefully checked his inventory: three cans of beans and a rubber duck.
- The bookstore's inventory includes everything from bestsellers to books about training your pet goldfish.
- Companies must regularly update their inventory to track supply and demand.
inventory
NOUN[/ˈɪnvəntɔːri/]
a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building
The shopkeeper counts every item in the inventory before closing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'inventarium', derived from Latin 'inventus' (past participle of 'invenire' meaning 'to find or discover') combined with the suffix '-arium' (denoting a place or collection).
Breakdown
invent- (find, discover) + -ory (suffix forming nouns meaning 'a place or thing for') = inventory (a complete listing or collection of items)
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📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse survivor carefully checked his inventory: three cans of beans and a rubber duck.”
“The bookstore's inventory includes everything from bestsellers to books about training your pet goldfish.”
“Companies must regularly update their inventory to track supply and demand.”
“The museum's inventory revealed they had been displaying a fake dinosaur tooth for 20 years.”
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