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to survey
01
to take a closer look at something, especially thoroughly in order to investigate
Transitive: to survey sth
Examples
The inspector will survey the building to assess its structural integrity.
02
to collect information about a subject from a group of people by asking them questions
Transitive: to survey sb
Examples
The volunteers surveyed local residents about their transportation preferences.
03
to carefully observe and inspect every aspect of something
Transitive: to survey sb/sth
Examples
He surveyed the crowd to look for any signs of unrest.
04
to measure and record the features of a land area in order to create a map
Transitive: to survey a land area
Examples
The team surveyed the property to determine the exact boundaries for the new development.
4.1
to examine a building or a piece of land in order to ensure its condition
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to survey a building or property
Examples
She surveyed the house to identify any structural issues for her clients.
Survey
01
a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions
Examples
The company conducted a survey to measure customer satisfaction.
02
a brief descriptive summary of events, topics, or issues
Examples
The article provided a survey of recent technological advances.
03
the act of observing or examining something carefully
Examples
The scientist 's survey of the stars revealed new constellations.
04
an inspection of a property, often done before buying, to check its condition
DialectBritish
BritishExamples
They hired someone to conduct a survey of the house before making an offer.
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