survey

noun

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

An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

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

The act of surveying; a general view.

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

A measured plan and description of any portion of country.

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

(historical) An auction at which a farm is let for a lease for lives.

verb

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

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

To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

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

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

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.

Roots

supersur- · Latin · over, above videre-vid · Latin · to see

Synonyms for survey

studyn reviewn polln questionnairen questionaryadj appraisev assessmentn analysisn auditn evaluationn examinationn inspectionn proben censusn examinev investigationn appraisaln

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