1
as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time
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as in to list
to make a list of
would you inventory the supplies in the back room?
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Recent Examples of inventory
Nathan Gomes and Akash Sriram, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Merchandise inventory increased by 4% compared to the previous year, attributed to the timing of receipts.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
What's next: Jefferson Parish is in the process of upgrading every water meter and is using that project to inventory the pipe materials, Bazley said.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Carjackings spiked during the pandemic as supply chain disruptions drove up prices for vehicles and parts, but the economic allure of vehicle stripping has since waned with better inventories, said Art Wheaton, professor at Cornell University.
—Nathan Gomes and Akash Sriram, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Merchandise inventory increased by 4% compared to the previous year, attributed to the timing of receipts.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Test Quantum-Resistant Algorithms Alongside Existing Systems Organizations should inventory their cryptographic assets and identify vulnerabilities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
What's next: Jefferson Parish is in the process of upgrading every water meter and is using that project to inventory the pipe materials, Bazley said.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
Noun
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British naval blockades cut off supplies of saltpeter from traditional sources in India and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even with Mauritius picking up some of the slack left by China and Cambodia, many researchers worry the supply of these animals may falter.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Los Angeles City Attorney’s office spokesman Ivor Pine said Urías was placed on 36 months of summary probation and ordered to complete 30 days of community labor.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Document Decisions: After each meeting, send out a summary of key decisions and action items.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Looking at the credits, there’s a lot of studios listed on here, even on some individual tracks, so most of these songs look like they were worked on over a period of time, sometimes with different people and places.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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For context, some of the league’s smaller market teams, such as the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Oklahoma City Thunder, are based in cities with populations far larger than any of the counties listed above.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The result is a celebration of Zimmer’s award-winning repertoire in a hybrid doc-concert film, which Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Paul Dugdale directs with Bruckheimer serving as one of the exec producers.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then, expand your repertoire and hit the road with the Ceramide Ato Travel Kit, which features a mini version of the cream plus a travel-size Ceramide Ato 6.0 Top to Toe Wash, and Ceramide Ato Lotion.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The creamy texture of the crayon prevents the pencil tip from dragging or pulling at the skin, while its high color-payoff leaves behind a fine outline in either Black, Brown or Burgundy.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tesla’s stock has sunk 38% year-to-date, first-quarter sales estimates have been lowered by several analysts, and the company was removed from an auto show over fears of a protest.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Treasury yields have been falling as investors look for safer investments than corporate stocks, but those who scoop up bonds have to accept missing out on potential gains if markets rebound.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Inventory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventory. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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