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inventory

[/ˈɪn.vən.tɔr.i/]
nounpl: inventories
inventário
1. A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or contents of a building
The store conducted an inventory of all merchandise.
A loja realizou um inventário de todas as mercadorias.
2. The stock of goods or materials on hand
Our inventory is running low on winter coats.
Nosso inventário está ficando baixo em casacos de inverno.
3. A survey or assessment of resources, assets, or characteristics
She took inventory of her skills before applying for the job.
Ela fez um inventário de suas habilidades antes de se candidatar ao emprego.
Synonyms
stocksupplystock listcatalogregistrychecklist
Antonyms
shortagedeficitdepletion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inventário
most common term used in business and retail contexts
São Paulo
inventário
standard business terminology
Rio de Janeiro
inventário
standard usage in commercial contexts
Portugal
inventário
also used; sometimes 'stock' in retail

Related Idioms & Phrases

take inventory
inventory control
inventory management
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