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survey

The correct spelling is survey.

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noun

Say it like: Sur-vee

The correct spelling is survey. The act of surveying; a general view. For example: "A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings."

Usage Examples

A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.

The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of surveying; a general view.
  2. 2.A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
  3. 3.The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
  4. 4.A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
  5. 5.An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

verb

  1. 1.To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
  2. 2.To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
  3. 3.To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.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.

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