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The correct spelling is survey.
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noun
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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.The act of surveying; a general view.
- 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.The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
- 4.A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
- 5.An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
verb
- 1.To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
- 2.To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
- 3.To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
- 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.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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