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surveyed

The correct spelling is surveyed.

How to pronounce surveyed

verb

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The correct spelling is surveyed. To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook For example: "He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country."

Usage Examples

He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.

It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.

to survey land or a coast

Definition

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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