stocktake
stocktake Lexical Profile
stocktake Game Scores & Validity
• noun
British An inspection, counting, and recording of all the goods or materials currently held in stock by a business; an inventory.
"The retail store closes early once a year so the staff can complete a full stocktake."
British A thorough review or assessment of one's current situation, progress, or resources.
"The summit provided an opportunity for world leaders to conduct a global stocktake of climate policies."
• verb
British To count and record all the goods or materials currently held in stock by a business.
"Warehouse employees worked over the weekend to stocktake before the end of the financial year."
British To review and assess one's current situation, progress, or options.
"After five years in the industry, she paused to stocktake and plan her next career move."
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