to take stock of something
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to carefully examine a situation before making a final decision
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Formal
Idiom
例
Before making any decisions, the project manager decided to take stock of the team's progress and resources.
The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of your personal goals and achievements from the previous year.
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make or include in an itemized record or report
