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."propertyareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine."The detective was surveying the crime scene for clues. "actionbusinessChat 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."conditionsituationvaluebusinesspropertyareaChat 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"technologymathareageographysciencebuildingChat 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 estate manager spent the morning surveying the farmland, noting the boundaries, tenant agreements, and potential rent increases. "propertybusinessvalueChat 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 company is surveying its employees to find out how satisfied they are with their jobs. "statisticscommunicationbusinesssocietyworkattitudehumanorganizationinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe science of accurately determining the position of points and the distances between them."Surveying is essential before building a new road to ensure its accurate placement. "sciencetechnologygeographyjobareapositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
