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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For club managers, the March international break is a final opportunity to take stock and prepare for the decisive phase of the season.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Measuring semen quality involves looking under a microscope and using a computer program to take stock of the total volume, sperm concentration, and proportion of structurally healthy-looking sperm.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
The Washington Capitals are the Jets’ next opponent — and the only team ahead of Winnipeg in the standings — making this week the ideal time to take stock of Winnipeg’s playoff ambitions.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Businesses must take stock of their entire digital assets (including the cloud) and their relationships and criticality to the overall business.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Measuring semen quality involves looking under a microscope and using a computer program to take stock of the total volume, sperm concentration, and proportion of structurally healthy-looking sperm.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
The Washington Capitals are the Jets’ next opponent — and the only team ahead of Winnipeg in the standings — making this week the ideal time to take stock of Winnipeg’s playoff ambitions.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Businesses must take stock of their entire digital assets (including the cloud) and their relationships and criticality to the overall business.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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