stocktaking

[ stok-tey-king ]

/ ˈstɒkˌteɪ kɪŋ /

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noun

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

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

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Origin of stocktaking

First recorded in 1855–60; stock + taking

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Examples from the Web for stocktaking

It was my week's stocktaking that I told this particular lie about, and Kitty never knew when that temporary job came to an end.
In Accordance with the Evidence|Oliver Onions
The stocktaking is nothing; but I was afraid I might get another that would stiffen me properly.
The Ebbing Of The Tide|Louis Becke
She had dropped unconsciously into her “stocktaking” attitude.
Tommy and Co.|Jerome K. Jerome
But indeed, if the loss of a single duster were the sole crime revealed on stocktaking day, you would be fortunate.
Observations of an Orderly|Ward Muir

As the new year approached Reynolds asked if there was to be any stocktaking, and, if so, on what lines it should be done?
The Little Missis|Charlotte Skinner

British Dictionary definitions for stocktaking

stocktaking

/ (ˈstɒkˌteɪkɪŋ) /

noun

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

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

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stocktaking

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stocktaking

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