INVENTORY Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

inventory 1 of 2

noun

ˈin-vən-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of inventory

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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Relevance

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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inventory

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verb

as in to list

to make a list of would you inventory the supplies in the back room?

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Noun

Rebuilding herd inventories takes some time to begin with, and is even more challenging when there’s a deeper shortage, as there’s an even smaller population of females. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 In the near term, the move may not be noticeable to consumers, as solar installers run down healthy inventory levels. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

In the run up to the court’s decision, the Club explained how these tariffs directly affect pricing, margin and inventorying strategies for each company. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026 By July 1, the agency has to create tools to allow municipalities to inventory their developable land. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inventory

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory

Noun

In December 2024, the Pentagon estimated that China’s rocket force had boosted its missile supply by 50% in the preceding four years.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Its exports of such equipment have soared, partly due to a glut in supply back home.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of supply

Noun

This summary does an injustice to the originality and the sophistication of Tregenza’s way with narrative form.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
That court hearing was preceded by an unusual and disturbing summary of the case filed with the court by Hochman.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of summary

Verb

Engelbert listed three guiding principles for the league in the discussion but did not clarify whether or not trans athletes are allowed to play in the WNBA.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Tucci was listed as one of the travelers/soldiers, alongside his pal Campbell Scott.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of list

Noun

Blending Southwestern aesthetics with space-travel inspiration, this accommodation sports colonial-style French doors that open directly onto a private patio overlooking the terrace garden and pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
There is allegedly a couple who, after trying to get a pool attendant to act, called police.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pool

Noun

In a transformative move last quarter, the company announced in June a definitive agreement to acquire streaming platform Roku for $22 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Fox has a deal to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion in cash and stock, which is expected to transform the company.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of stock

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