in·ven·to·ry (ĭn'vən-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)
n., pl., -ries.

1. 1. A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock.
   2. The process of making such a list, report, or record.
   3. The items listed in such a report or record.
   4. The quantity of goods and materials on hand; stock.
2. An evaluation or a survey, as of abilities, assets, or resources.

tr.v., -ried, -ry·ing, -ries.

1. To make an itemized report or record of.
2. To include in an itemized report or record.

[Middle English inventorie, from Medieval Latin inventōrium, alteration of Late Latin inventārium, from Latin inventus, past participle of invenīre, to find. See invent.]

inventorial in'ven·to'ri·al adj.
inventorially in'ven·to'ri·al·ly adv.

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