in·ven·to·ry
(ĭńvən-tôŕē, -tōŕē)
[Middle English inventorie, from Medieval Latin inventōrium, alteration of Late Latin inventārium, from Latin inventus past participle of invenīre, to find; see invent.]
noun: pl., -ries.
- A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock.
- The process of making such a list, report, or record.
- The items listed in such a report or record.
- The quantity of goods and materials on hand; stock.
- An evaluation or a survey, as of abilities, assets, or resources.
transitive verb: -ried, -ry·ing, -ries.
- To make an itemized report or record of.
- To include in an itemized report or record.
derivatives
- ińven·tóri·al
- adjective
- ińven·tóri·al·ly
- adverb