verb🔗ShareTo inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook"He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country."propertyarchitectureareabusinessjobpositionplaceworkscienceindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine."The detective carefully surveyed the crime scene for clues. "actionbusinessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of"It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks."conditionsituationvaluebusinessstatisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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 survey land or a coast"geographymathtechnologyareasciencetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same."The landlord surveyed the property, noting the condition of each building and the amount owed by each tenant. "propertyhistoryvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire."The school counselor surveyed the students to understand their feelings about the new dress code. "statisticscommunicationsocietybusinessorganizationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading