take stock

1. Make an estimate or appraisal, as in We have to take stock of our finances before we can undertake a new project, or The career counselor advised Mark to take stock before changing his plans. This expression transfers making an inventory of goods (stock) to other kinds of appraisal. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

Days before heading down to San Diego for her first Comic-Con, Brooks sat down to chat and take stock of her journey into a world she once knew very little about.

From Los Angeles Times

Hutchins said LGBTQ+ organizations today are having “autopsy conversations” to take stock of how things have played out in recent years and identify lessons to be learned.

From Los Angeles Times

The health watchdog, NICE, will then take stock of how the rollout has been going and decide if it is the right to time to offer it to more people with obesity.

From BBC

So here’s your assignment: take stock of whatever fruit you’ve got on hand.

From Salon

That’s why, as the Dodgers take stock of the first part of this season, lineup depth remains a primary concern.

From Los Angeles Times

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