Iteming: meaning, definitions and examples

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iteming

 

[ ˈaɪtəmɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inventory management

Iteming refers to the process of categorizing and listing individual items for tracking and management purposes. This term is often used in inventory systems where each item needs to be distinctly identified, recorded, and organized. It involves creating a detailed account of items to ensure accuracy in stock levels and can enhance efficiency in various operations. Iteming is crucial in both retail and warehouse environments where maintaining an accurate inventory is essential for business success.

Synonyms

cataloging, inventorying, listing.

Examples of usage

  • The iteming of products improved our inventory tracking.
  • We need to focus on iteming to manage our supplies effectively.
  • Proper iteming helps prevent stock discrepancies.

Translations

Translations of the word "iteming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 itemização

🇮🇳 आइटमिंग

🇩🇪 Auflistung

🇮🇩 itemisasi

🇺🇦 перелік

🇵🇱 itemizacja

🇯🇵 アイテム化

🇫🇷 itemisation

🇪🇸 itemización

🇹🇷 maddeleme

🇰🇷 아이템화

🇸🇦 إدراج العناصر

🇨🇿 itemizace

🇸🇰 itemizácia

🇨🇳 项目化

🇸🇮 itemizacija

🇮🇸 vöruverð

🇰🇿 элементтеу

🇬🇪 სათაურები

🇦🇿 məhsul siyahısı

🇲🇽 itemización

Etymology

The term 'item' originates from the Latin word 'item' meaning 'also' or 'likewise,' which was utilized in Middle English in the 14th century to refer to a single article or unit. The process of iteming emerged as commerce and trade evolved, with an increasing need for efficient record-keeping. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, various industries began adopting systematic methods for tracking items, leading to the establishment of inventory management practices we see today. The suffix '-ing' denotes the action of the verb, highlighting the ongoing nature of this practice. Over time, iteming has become a fundamental aspect of operations in retail and logistics to ensure streamlined processes and accountability.