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survey verb
sur·vey | \ sər-ˈvā , ˈsər-ˌvā\
surveyed; surveying
Definition of survey (Entry 1 of 2)
transitive verb
1a : to examine as to condition, situation, or value : APPRAISE
b : to query (someone) in order to collect data for the analysis of some aspect of a group or area
2 : to determine and delineate the form, extent, and position of (such as a tract of land) by taking linear and angular measurements and by applying the principles of geometry and trigonometry
3 : to view or consider comprehensively
4 : INSPECT, SCRUTINIZE
he surveyed us in a lordly way
— Alan Harrington
intransitive verb
: to make a survey
survey noun
sur·vey | \ ˈsər-ˌvā , sər-ˈvā\
plural surveys
Definition of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the act or an instance of surveying: such as
a : a broad treatment of a subject
b : POLL sense 5a
2 : something that is surveyed
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Synonyms for survey
Synonyms: Verb
canvass (also canvas), interview, poll, solicit
Synonyms: Noun
audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, viewVisit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of survey in a Sentence
Verb
A total of 250 city residents were surveyed about the project.
64 percent of the people surveyed said that the economy was doing well.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Michael Bottlang surveyed the vast Wilsonville warehouse this week, hands on his hips, barely able to suppress his glee.
— oregonlive, "WaveCel bursts onto the bike scene, expands into Wilsonville facility," 16 Sep. 2019
This show of drawings, prints and sculpture will survey their new directions.
— Robert Taylor, The Mercury News, "New edgier exhibits find Bay Area museums confronting the world," 9 Sep. 2019
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'survey.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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First Known Use of survey
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology for survey
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French surveer, to look over, from sur- + veer to see — more at VIEW
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survey verb
English Language Learners Definition of survey (Entry 1 of 2)
: to ask (many people) a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something
: to look at and examine all parts of (something)
: to measure and examine (an area of land)
survey noun
English Language Learners Definition of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
: an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something
: an act of studying something in order to make a judgment about it
: an act of measuring and examining an area of land
See the full definition for survey in the English Language Learners Dictionary
survey verb
sur·vey | \ sər-ˈvā \
surveyed; surveying
Kids Definition of survey (Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to look over : EXAMINE
The governor surveyed damage caused by the flood.
2 : to find out the size, shape, or boundaries of (as a piece of land)
3 : to gather information from : ask questions of
We surveyed students to find out who was the most popular teacher.
survey noun
sur·vey | \ ˈsər-ˌvā \
plural surveys
Kids Definition of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the action or an instance of gathering information or examining something
2 : something that is examined
3 : a history or description that covers a large subject briefly
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Spanish Central: Translation of survey
Nglish: Translation of survey for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of survey for Arabic Speakers
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survey verb
sur·vey | \ sər-ˈvā , ˈsər-ˌvā\
surveyed; surveying
Definition of survey (Entry 1 of 2)
transitive verb
1a : to examine as to condition, situation, or value : APPRAISE
b : to query (someone) in order to collect data for the analysis of some aspect of a group or area
2 : to determine and delineate the form, extent, and position of (such as a tract of land) by taking linear and angular measurements and by applying the principles of geometry and trigonometry
3 : to view or consider comprehensively
4 : INSPECT, SCRUTINIZE
he surveyed us in a lordly way
— Alan Harrington
intransitive verb
: to make a survey
survey noun
sur·vey | \ ˈsər-ˌvā , sər-ˈvā\
plural surveys
Definition of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the act or an instance of surveying: such as
a : a broad treatment of a subject
b : POLL sense 5a
2 : something that is surveyed
Synonyms
More Example Sentences
Learn More about survey
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms for survey
Synonyms: Verb
canvass (also canvas), interview, poll, solicit
Synonyms: Noun
audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, viewVisit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of survey in a Sentence
Verb
A total of 250 city residents were surveyed about the project.
64 percent of the people surveyed said that the economy was doing well.
See More
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Michael Bottlang surveyed the vast Wilsonville warehouse this week, hands on his hips, barely able to suppress his glee.
— oregonlive, "WaveCel bursts onto the bike scene, expands into Wilsonville facility," 16 Sep. 2019
This show of drawings, prints and sculpture will survey their new directions.
— Robert Taylor, The Mercury News, "New edgier exhibits find Bay Area museums confronting the world," 9 Sep. 2019
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'survey.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
See More
First Known Use of survey
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology for survey
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French surveer, to look over, from sur- + veer to see — more at VIEW
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about survey
Share survey
Post the Definition of survey to Facebook Share the Definition of survey on Twitter
Resources for survey
Dictionary Entries near survey
surveil
surveillance
surveillant
survey
surveyable
survey agent
surveyal
Statistics for survey
Last Updated
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Look-up Popularity
Top 10% of words
Time Traveler for survey The first known use of survey was in the 15th century
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More Definitions for survey
survey verb
English Language Learners Definition of survey (Entry 1 of 2)
: to ask (many people) a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something
: to look at and examine all parts of (something)
: to measure and examine (an area of land)
survey noun
English Language Learners Definition of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
: an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something
: an act of studying something in order to make a judgment about it
: an act of measuring and examining an area of land
See the full definition for survey in the English Language Learners Dictionary
survey verb
sur·vey | \ sər-ˈvā \
surveyed; surveying
Kids Definition of survey (Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to look over : EXAMINE
The governor surveyed damage caused by the flood.
2 : to find out the size, shape, or boundaries of (as a piece of land)
3 : to gather information from : ask questions of
We surveyed students to find out who was the most popular teacher.
survey noun
sur·vey | \ ˈsər-ˌvā \
plural surveys
Kids Definition of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the action or an instance of gathering information or examining something
2 : something that is examined
3 : a history or description that covers a large subject briefly
Keep scrolling for more
More from Merriam-Webster on survey
Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with survey
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for survey
Spanish Central: Translation of survey
Nglish: Translation of survey for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of survey for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about survey
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I think Survey-san stands for absolute freedom of opinion with or without anonymity. Survey-san wouldn't have it any other way.
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in a way, that's kinda what the Survey forum is, represented by its acronym.
in a way, that's kinda what the Survey forum is, represented by its acronym.