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stocktaking

American  
[stok-tey-king] / ˈstɒkˌteɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the examination or counting over of materials or goods on hand, as in a stockroom or store.

  2. the act of appraising a present situation, condition, degree of progress, etc., in terms of accomplishments and ultimate goals.

stocktaking British  
/ ˈstɒkˌteɪkɪŋ /

noun

  1. the examination, counting, and valuing of goods on hand in a shop or business

  2. a reassessment of one's current situation, progress, prospects, etc

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Etymology

Origin of stocktaking

First recorded in 1855–60; stock + taking

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