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TAKE STOCK
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
Example:
he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
Synonyms:
scrutinise; scrutinize; size up; take stock
Classified under:
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling
Hypernyms (to "take stock" is one way to...):
examine; see (observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 2
Meaning:
Make or include in an itemized record or report
Example:
Inventory all books before the end of the year
Synonyms:
inventory; stock-take; take stock
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "take stock" is one way to...):
list (include in a list)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
