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Definition of stocktaking

stocktaking

/ˈstɑːkˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
stock · tak · ing
Plural:stocktakings
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stocktaking Lexical Profile

stocktaking Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action or process of recording the amount of stock held by a business.

Example

"The retail store closed early on Sunday so the staff could complete the annual stocktaking."

2

A review and assessment of one's current situation, progress, or prospects.

Example

"After five years in the industry, she decided it was time for a career stocktaking."

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• Nearby Words

stockroom
stocks
stocktake
stocktaking
stockton
stocky
stockyard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stocktaking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stocktaking
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