Survey — synonyms, definition

1. survey (Noun)

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survey (Noun) — A detailed critical inspection.

survey (Noun) — Short descriptive summary (of events).

survey (Noun) — The act of looking, seeing or observing. ex. "his survey of the battlefield was limited"

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2. survey (Verb)

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survey (Verb) — Consider in a comprehensive way. ex. "He surveyed the situation carefully before acting"

survey (Verb) — Look over carefully or inspect. ex. "He surveyed his new classmates"

survey (Verb) — Keep under surveillance. ex. "The police had been surveying him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing"

survey (Verb) — Hold a review (of troops).

survey (Verb) — Make a survey of; for statistical purposes.

survey (Verb) — Plot a map of (land).

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