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.
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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.