1in·ven·to·ry 
/ˈɪnvənˌtori, Brit ˈɪnvəntri/ noun
plural in·ven·to·ries /ˈɪnvənˌtori, Brit ˈɪnvəntri/ noun 1 [count] : a complete list of the things that are in a place
▪ an inventory of supplies ▪ We made an inventory of the library's collection. 2 chiefly US : a supply of goods that are stored in a place [count] ▪ The dealer keeps a large inventory of used cars and trucks. ▪ Inventories at both stores were low. [noncount] ▪ How can a small business afford to keep so much inventory? 3 [noncount] chiefly US : the act or process of making a complete list of the things that are in a place : the act or process of making an inventory
▪ We'll be doing inventory on the collection soon. —called also (Brit) stocktaking
▪ an inventory of supplies ▪ We made an inventory of the library's collection.
▪ We'll be doing inventory on the collection soon. —called also (Brit) stocktaking
