Inventory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈin-vən-ˌtȯr-ē/ in·ven·to·ry

Meaning & Definition of Inventory

Inventory (noun)

  1. an itemized list of current assets
  2. a list of goods on hand
  3. a catalog of the property of an individual or estate

Inventory (verb)

  1. to make an inventory of, catalog

Inventory (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time

    "the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles"

    similar: budget, force, fund, pool, repertoire, reservoir, stock, supply
    related: reserve, resource, cache, hoard, stockpile, refill, renewal, replacement, kitty, nest egg, pot, purse, fountain, mine, source, spring, well, wellspring

  2. a short statement of the main points

    "offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time"

    similar: abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé, roundup, run-through, rundown, sum, sum-up, summa, summarization, summary, summing-up, synopsis, wrap-up
    related: abbreviation, abridgment, compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening, simplification, streamlining, rehash, reprise, conclusion, epilogue
    near: amplification, enlargement, expansion, addendum, supplement

Inventory (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a list of

    "would you inventory the supplies in the back room?"

    similar: enumerate, itemize, list, numerate
    related: count, mark, number, check (off), tick (off)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inventory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inventory:

budget, force, fund, pool, repertoire, reservoir, stock, supply, abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé, roundup, run-through, rundown, sum, sum-up, summa, summarization, summary, summing-up, synopsis, wrap-up, enumerate, itemize, list, numerate

Related Words for Inventory

reserve, resource, cache, hoard, stockpile, refill, renewal, replacement, kitty, nest egg, pot, purse, fountain, mine, source, spring, well, wellspring, abbreviation, abridgment, compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening, simplification, streamlining, rehash, reprise, conclusion

Near Antonyms of Inventory

amplification, enlargement, expansion, addendum, supplement

Word Forms of Inventory

Inflections: inventories, inventoried, inventorying

Derived words: inventorial (adjective), inventorially (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Inventory

Middle English inventarie, inventorie, from Anglo-French inventaire, inventorie, from Latin inventarium, from inventum thing found, topic, neuter of inventus

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Inventory

Words & Phrases Containing Inventory

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, personality inventory

Frequently Asked Questions about Inventory

What does "Inventory" mean?

"Inventory" means an itemized list of current assets. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an itemized list of current assets. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inventory"?

Other words for "Inventory" include budget, force, fund, pool, repertoire, reservoir, stock and supply. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inventory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inventory"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inventory". Common alternatives include budget, force, fund, pool, repertoire, reservoir, stock, supply, abstract and breviary.

How do you use "Inventory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inventory" in a sentence: "the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles"; "offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time"; "would you inventory the supplies in the back room?".

Is "Inventory" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inventory" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Inventory" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Inventory" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Inventory"?

"Inventory" is pronounced /ˈin-vən-ˌtȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as in·ven·to·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Inventory"?

"Inventory" comes from Middle English inventarie, inventorie, from Anglo-French inventaire, inventorie, from Latin inventarium, from inventum thing found, topic, neuter of inventus. First known use: 15th century.