B2nounbusinesswork
US/ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/
UK/ˈɪn.vən.tər.i/
all the goods a store or company has available to sell or use; a list of them
In context
The store closes early on Sunday so staff can count its inventory.
We are running low on inventory, so please place a new order today.
The manager asked for a full inventory of all office equipment by Friday.
Words that go with inventory
verb + noun
- take inventoryEvery January we take inventory of everything in the warehouse.
- manage inventoryThe software helps small shops manage inventory more easily.
- reduce inventoryThe sale is meant to reduce inventory before the new models arrive.
noun + noun
- inventory controlGood inventory control prevents both shortages and waste.
adjective + noun
- low inventoryLow inventory caused delays in several deliveries last month.
noun + preposition
- inventory ofPlease send me an inventory of the spare parts we have.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make inventoryCorrect: take inventory