take stock

Idioms and Phrases

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

In our headlong quest for a legally perfect society, we don’t take the time to take stock of what‘s been created so far.

From The Daily Beast

This, on the eve of a festival when the Jewish people celebrate their freedom and take stock of how free they truly are today.

From The Daily Beast

But some wonder if it may be time for society as a whole to take stock of how much violence and darkness our brains can endure.

From The Daily Beast

It does present an opportunity, however, to take stock of what we do know about the G spot, thanks to past scientific research.

From The Daily Beast

I think the thing I learned was to sit quietly to take stock.

From The Daily Beast

He was given time to view his possessions, to take stock of his new position, and then the neighbours began to call.

From Project Gutenberg

Having done so, the occasion seemed opportune to take stock, as it were, of that position.

From Project Gutenberg

The front-files halted for a moment to take stock of the valley and to settle stray boot-laces.

From Project Gutenberg

When the barrage ceased and it was possible to take stock of the result, appalling scenes were often disclosed.

From Project Gutenberg

I put a lot of miles between me and my recent adventure before I stopped to take stock.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• analyze
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• correct
• find out
• go through
• investigate
• look at
• monitor
• probe
• review
• scrutinize
• study
• test
• try
• verify