survey

Meaning

Noun

1. The act of surveying; a general view.
2. A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
3. The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
4. A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
5. An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
6. A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.
7. (historical) An auction at which a farm is let for a lease for lives.
8. (US) A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.

Verb

1. To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
2. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
3. To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
4. To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
5. To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
6. To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.

Synonyms

review

measure

research

study

examine

inquiry

investigation

poll

view

observe

inspect

search

explore

inspection

examination

investigate

exploration

scan

overview

check

test

questionnaire

probe

look over

measurement

scrutinize

reconnoiter

reconnaissance

prospect

observation

inquire

map

conspectus

behold

measuring

scrutiny

mensuration

watch

⌚

look at

enquiry

gauge

consult

consider

reconnoitre

question

❓

commentary

prospecting

ask

quest

quiz

Translations

enquête

encuesta

Untersuchung

indagine

Umfrage

inchiesta

untersuchen

recherche

inquérito

étude

prüfen

Erhebung

Vermessung

investigar

sondage

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɜːveɪ/

Etymology

From Middle English surveyen, from Old French sourveoir, surveer (“to oversee”), from sour-, sur- (“over”) + veoir, veeir (“to see”), from Latin videre. See sur- and vision. Related to supervision.

Sentences

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