Review or make an overall assessment of a particular situation, typically as a prelude to making a decision.
‘he needed a period of peace and quiet in order to take stock of his life’
‘A team of Ministry of Agriculture today visited 10 villages to take stock of the draught-like situation and assess crop loss caused due to it.’
‘The aim of strategic assessment is to take stock of the current business situation with a view to realizing the strategic intent.’
‘Policy makers should take stock of the vulnerable situation and embark on a proactive and constructive approach to realise the virtues of Rule of Law and of egalitarian society.’
‘I could imagine that any of these would cause air traffic control to pause for a few minutes to take stock of the situation and decide whether to proceed with caution.’
‘It is time that we feel being a part of this huge churning and take stock of our situation with our own indigenous faculties and not borrowed or make-believe perceptions.’
‘In accordance with its key decisions, the Forum has decided that a national level delegation would be soon visiting Gujarat to take stock of the situation.’
‘Rather than worry about health, finances, official details and relationships at this point, it's best to take stock of situations and act now.’
‘Times like these also remind us of the need to take stock of our overall financial picture, from insurance to record-keeping to wills.’
‘As a military officer, I'm trained to take stock of my situation constantly.’
‘You need to spend more time getting still and taking stock of your true feelings, dreams and concerns.’
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