Like something stocktaking reveals? (4)

I believe the answer is:

akin

'like' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'something stocktaking reveals?' is the wordplay.
'something' indicates a hidden word (I've seen this in other clues).
'AKIN' is hidden in the letters of 'stocktaking reveals'.

(Other definitions for akin that I've seen before include "Related by blood" , "Of a similar nature" , "Seemingly related" , "Related or similiar" , "Related or similar - as a relative?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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