stock-taking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook
    stocktaking.
  2. noun making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand
    inventorying; stocktaking; inventory.
    • an inventory may be necessary to see if anything is missing
    • they held an inventory every month
  3. verb make or include in an itemized record or report
    stock-take; take stock; inventory.
    • Inventory all books before the end of the year

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