take stock vs scrutinize

take stock and scrutinize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take stock	No	No	Yes	No
scrutinize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take stock and scrutinize are synonyms defined as:

take stock and scrutinize: to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

Other synonyms of take stock include scrutinise, size up.

take stock (verb)	scrutinize (verb)
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
make or include in an itemized record or report	to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail