Survey

Quick meaning: Survey is a noun meaning The act of surveying; a general view.

Meaning

The act of surveying; a general view.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Under his proud survey the city lies.

I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.

He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.

The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.

Word Forms

• surveys
• surveying
• surveyed

Synonyms for survey

Depending on context, synonyms include prospect, surveil, review, overlook, luster, lustrate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include review, view, appraise, study, resume, sight.

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