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in·ven·to·ry

(ĭn′vən-tôr′ē)

n. 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.

2. An evaluation or a survey, as of abilities, assets, or resources.

tr.v. in·ven·to·ried, in·ven·to·ry·ing, in·ven·to·ries

1. To make an itemized report or record of.

2. To include in an itemized report or record.

[Middle English inventorie, from Medieval Latin inventōrium, alteration of Late Latin inventārium, from Latin inventus, past participle of invenīre, to find; see invent.]

in′ven·to′ri·al adj.

in′ven·to′ri·al·ly adv.

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