survay

Noun

survey (plural surveys)

1. The act of surveying; a general view.
   • Under his proud survey the city lies.1642, John Denham, Cooper's Hill

   Synonyms:

   prospect, surveil

2. A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
   • A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.

   Synonyms:

   review

3. The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
4. A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
   • The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.
5. An examination of the opinions and/or information of a group of people.
   • The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.
6. A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions and/or information of a group of people.
   • I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.

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