Definition of Take stock

1. Verb. To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail. "The customs agents take stock the bags for drugs "; "He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"

Exact synonyms: Scrutinise, Scrutinize, Size Up
Generic synonyms: Examine, See
Derivative terms: Scrutiniser, Scrutiny, Scrutiny, Scrutinizer, Scrutiny, Scrutiny

2. Verb. Make or include in an itemized record or report. "Inventory all books before the end of the year"
Exact synonyms: Inventory, Stock-take
Generic synonyms: List
Derivative terms: Inventorying

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take Stock

take notice
take off
take office
take on
take one's lumps
take orders
take out
take over
take pains
take part
take place
take pride
take root
take shape
take stage
take stock (current term)
take ten
take the air
take the bull by the horns
take the cake
take the count
take the field
take the Fifth
take the Fifth Amendment
take the floor
take the road
take the stage
take the stand
take the veil
take time by the forelock

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