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verb
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adjust
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After
you've verified the quantities in the stockroom, I'll adjust the numbers in
the computer.
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noun
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adjustment
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While
the adjustments are being made to the computer inventory, the computer will
be off-line and unavailable for use.
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adjective
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adjustable
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The
height of the shelves is adjustable, which makes it easier to reach and count
the merchandise.
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noun
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automation
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Computers
have brought a heightened level of automation into the retail industry.
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adjective
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automatic
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The
automatic updating of the inventory is convenient, but always a day behind.
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adverb
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automatically
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After
every cash register transaction, the computer automatically updates the
inventory record.
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verb
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disturb
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Count
as many of the items on the salesroom floor as you can without disturbing the
customers.
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noun
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disturbance
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After
considering all the options, Ellen decided that closing the store a day to do
the annual inventory would cause the least amount of disturbance for
customers.
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adverb
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disturbingly
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The
computer count and the physical count were disturbingly incongruous, which
distressed the store manager.
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verb
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reflect
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The
numbers in the computer log should accurately reflect the actual numbers
available on the shelf or in the warehouse.
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noun
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reflection
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Upon
reflection, the supply clerk decided that there was an error in the
inventory.
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noun
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reflector
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Reflectors
were attached to the corners of the shelves to alert the clerks that the
shelf edges were sharp.
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verb
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scan
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Scan the
aisles and see if you find the missing carton.
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noun
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scanner
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We will
install a scanner at two of the computer terminals.
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adjective
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scanned
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These
scanned documents need to be returned to their original owners.
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verb
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subtract
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Subtract
50 from the total—I just found an unusable box.
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noun
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subtraction
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If
you feel confident doing basic addition and subtraction in your head, you
don't have to carry the calculator with you.
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adjective
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subtracted
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These
subtracted figures don't add up to the total that was supposed to be
subtracted.
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