take stock
idiom
: to carefully think about something in order to make a decision about what to do next
We need to take stock and formulate a plan.
—often + ofWe should take stock of our finances.
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As a first step, ESG controllers can work with the technology function to take stock of existing technologies and their capabilities.
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Pwc Sustainability, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Comments With fall in full swing, now is the ideal time to take stock of your winter wardrobe.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Also, take stock of reviews from customers who have already tried the bed in question.
—Leigh Weingus, SELF, 1 Oct. 2024
Debates offer a unique chance for voters to see the candidates side by side and take stock of their competing visions for America.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2024
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Pwc Sustainability, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Comments With fall in full swing, now is the ideal time to take stock of your winter wardrobe.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Also, take stock of reviews from customers who have already tried the bed in question.
—Leigh Weingus, SELF, 1 Oct. 2024
Debates offer a unique chance for voters to see the candidates side by side and take stock of their competing visions for America.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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