Retail Inventory Management

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mark or tick used to indicate agreement or correctness

verb to stop or slow down the progress of something

  • Please remember to check your spelling and grammar before submitting the report.
  • Hey, don't forget to check if you have your keys before we leave.
  • I gotta check if my phone is charged before we head out.
  • It's always good to check in with yourself and see how you're feeling from time to time.

noun a numerical value or total

verb to determine the total number of something

  • Please make sure to count all the items in the inventory before placing an order.
  • Can you count how many people are coming to the party?
  • I lost count of how many times he called me last night.
  • In times of trouble, true friends are the ones you can count on.

verb to get rid of or throw away

adjective no longer wanted or needed

  • The discarded documents were found in the trash bin.
  • I saw the discarded clothes on the side of the road.
  • She just discarded her old phone for the latest model.
  • He discarded his old habits and embraced a healthier lifestyle.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

  • Keeping track of expenses is essential for financial planning.
  • I'm keeping an eye on my spending to save some money.
  • I'm keeping tabs on my cash flow to make sure I don't overspend.
  • She's keeping her emotions in check during this stressful time.

noun Scanning can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of examining or searching through something quickly.

verb Scanning is the present participle form of the verb 'scan', which means to look at or examine closely.

  • The technician was busy scanning the documents for any errors.
  • I saw the security guard scanning everyone's bags at the entrance.
  • I caught my roommate scanning through my phone when I left the room.
  • She was scanning the room for any signs of trouble before entering.

noun a room or area used for storing goods or merchandise

  • The stock room is where we keep all of our inventory and supplies organized.
  • Hey, can you grab me some more supplies from the stock room?
  • I'll just sneak into the stock room and grab what I need real quick.
  • Her mind felt like a cluttered stock room, filled with random thoughts and memories.

noun a meal prepared in a restaurant and intended to be eaten elsewhere

verb to remove something from a place

adjective used to describe food that is intended to be eaten elsewhere

preposition used to indicate the removal or extraction of something from a place

  • I will take out the trash after dinner.
  • Let's take out some pizza for dinner tonight.
  • I'm craving some takeout Chinese food right now.
  • We need to take out the competition in order to succeed in the market.

noun a term used to describe merchandise that has never been sold or used and is often still in its original packaging

  • The company decided to clear out their deadstock by offering a clearance sale.
  • I found a great deal on deadstock sneakers at the thrift store.
  • I scored some sick deadstock kicks at the swap meet.
  • His old ideas were like deadstock, no longer relevant in the fast-paced industry.