take stock

/teɪk stɑk/
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Other forms: taking stock; took stock; taken stock; takes stock

Definitions of take stock
  1. verb
    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
    synonyms: scrutinise, scrutinize, size up
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    type of:
    examine, see
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  2. verb
    make or include in an itemized record or report
    synonyms: inventory, stock-take
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    type of:
    list
    include in a list
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