die Bestandsaufnahme
Translation
inventory, stocktaking, assessment, status report
Examples
Wir machen eine jährliche Bestandsaufnahme.
We do an annual inventory.
Es ist Zeit für eine Bestandsaufnahme der Situation.
It is time for an assessment of the situation.
Grammar Patterns
to make an assessment ((of sth.)) / to take inventory ((of sth.)) We need to make an assessment of the current situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Inventur, Bilanz, Analyse
Etymology
From 'Bestand' (stock, inventory) + 'Aufnahme' (recording, taking). Literally 'stock-taking'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking' ('Aufnahme') a snapshot or record of the current 'stock' ('Bestand'). This applies both to physical goods and abstract situations.