inventory

The definition of an inventory is a detailed list of all of the items present or the process of making such a list.

(noun)

An example of an inventory is a list of all of the items in a warehouse.

To inventory is defined as to make a detailed report or list.

(verb)

An example of to inventory is to make a list of all of the items in a supply closet.

See inventory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

an itemized list or catalog of goods, property, etc.; esp., such a list of the stock of a business, taken annually
the store of goods, etc. that are or may be so listed; stock
any detailed list
the act of making such a list

Origin: ML inventorium < LL inventarium < L inventus: see invent

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See inventory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·ven·to·ries

a. A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock.
b. The process of making such a list, report, or record.
c. The items listed in such a report or record.
d. The quantity of goods and materials on hand; stock.
An evaluation or a survey, as of abilities, assets, or resources.

transitive verb in·ven·to·ried, in·ven·to·ry·ing, in·ven·to·ries