The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INVENTORY
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What does INVENTORY mean?
INVENTORY noun- (operations) The stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business.
- (operations) A detailed list of all of the items on hand.
- (operations) The process of producing or updating such a list.
- A space containing the items available to a character for immediate use.
- (operations) To take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory.