survey

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Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of surveying; a general view.

2 Definition

A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

Example Sentences
  • A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.
3 Definition

The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.

4 Definition

A measured plan and description of any portion of country.

Example Sentences
  • The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.
5 Definition

An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

Example Sentences
  • The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.
6 Definition

A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.

Example Sentences
  • I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.
7 Definition

An auction at which a farm is let for three lives.

8 Definition

A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

Example Sentences
  • He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.
2 Definition

To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

3 Definition

To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

Example Sentences
  • It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • to survey land or a coast
5 Definition

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 Definition

To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.