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Take Stock (Verb)

Meaning 1

Make or include in an itemized record or report; "Inventory all books before the end of the year".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • We will take stock of the remaining food supplies to know what ingredients we still need for the upcoming events.
  • The store manager instructed the staff to take stock of all inventory before the annual sale.
  • As we approach the new fiscal year, it is time for the accountant to take stock of company assets.
  • It's essential to take stock of your skills and qualifications when applying for a job promotion.
  • The team leader will take stock of the equipment to identify items that require maintenance or replacement.

Synonyms

  • Stock-take
  • Inventory

Hypernyms

  • List

Meaning 2

To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

  • As the CEO, she took stock of the company's financial situation to decide the best course of action for the upcoming year.
  • The researcher took stock of all the available data to identify any patterns or trends that could help with her study.
  • To ensure everything was perfect for the presentation, she took stock of her notes and visual aids several times before stepping on stage.
  • After the huge success of the first product launch, the design team took stock of the customer feedback to improve their new product line.
  • The artist took stock of her studio space to see what materials and tools she had available for her next creative project.

Synonyms

  • Size Up
  • Scrutinize
  • Scrutinise

Hypernyms

  • Examine
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