What is another word for took stock?
Pronunciation: [tˈʊk stˈɒk] (IPA) 
Took stock is a popular idiom which means to assess the situation or to make an inventory of something. However, sometimes you may want to use some synonyms for variety and clarity. Some of these synonyms include evaluated, appraised, gauged, measured, surveyed, analyzed, inspected, reviewed, audited, checked, scrutinized, assessed, accounted and tallied. All these words indicate the act of making an assessment of something, whether it is a situation or an inventory. Each of these words might be used in a different context, so it is important to choose the right word that accurately conveys the intended meaning.
