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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.
The auditor will survey the financial records to ensure compliance with regulations.
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.
The company decided to survey its employees to gauge job satisfaction.
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.
She surveyed the garden, noting the progress of each plant.
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.
Before construction began, they surveyed the land to identify any geographical challenges.
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.
Before purchasing the property, they had it surveyed to check for any hidden damages.
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.
According to the survey, most students prefer online learning.
02
a brief descriptive summary of events, topics, or issues
Examples
The article provided a survey of recent technological advances.
The book offers a survey of 20th-century literature.
03
the act of observing or examining something carefully
Examples
The scientist 's survey of the stars revealed new constellations.
She conducted a survey of the landscape from the hilltop.
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.
The survey revealed some issues with the roof that needed fixing.
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