Word: Survey
How to pronounce: ˈsɜːveɪ
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. (of a person or their eyes) look carefully and thoroughly at (someone or something), especially so as to appraise them.
Example sentences: "Her green eyes surveyed him coolly"
2. Examine and record the area and features of (an area of land) so as to construct a map, plan, or description.
Example sentences: "He surveyed the coasts of New Zealand"
3. Investigate the opinions or experience of (a group of people) by asking them questions.
Example sentences: "95% of patients surveyed were satisfied with the health service"
Noun
Definitions:
1. A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
Example sentences: "The author provides a survey of the relevant literature"
2. An act of surveying an area of land.
Example sentences: "The flight involved a detailed aerial survey of military bases"
Synonyms:
poll
polling
interviews
study
research
checkup
examination
audit
sketch
scrutiny
inspection
review
diagnostic study
check
observation
sight
questionnaire survey
questionnaire
questionnaire design
investigation
inquiry
prospect
interview
examine
oversee
overlook
view
scan
scrutinize
Derivations:
surveying
surveyor
surveyed
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Survey in Other Languages...
Spanish: Encuesta
German: Umfrage
French: Enquête
Italian: Indagine
Turkish: Araştırma
