survey

/sərˈveɪ/
noun
  1. A set of questions asked to a group of people to gather information or opinions about a topic.
    • We filled out an online survey about our shopping habits.
    • The survey showed that most people prefer working from home.
    • The school conducted a survey to find out what students thought about the new lunch menu.
  2. An examination or study of an area, situation, or group of things to collect data.
    • The company performed a market survey to understand customer needs.
    • A survey of the forest revealed many new plant species.
    • The geologist did a survey of the land before the construction began.
  3. The act of measuring and mapping an area of land.
    • They hired a team to do a survey of the coastline.
    • The survey of the property showed the exact boundaries.
    • The land survey took two weeks to complete.
verb
  1. To ask questions to a group of people in order to gather information or opinions.
    • The company surveyed 1,000 customers about their satisfaction.
    • We surveyed the students to see which clubs they wanted.
    • The researchers surveyed residents about their water usage.
  2. To look at or examine something carefully, especially from a high position or over a wide area.
    • The general surveyed the battlefield before giving orders.
    • From the top of the hill, we surveyed the entire valley.
    • She surveyed the room to see if everyone was ready.
  3. To measure and map an area of land.
    • The engineer surveyed the land for the new road.
    • A team was sent to survey the mountain range.
    • They surveyed the property to determine its exact size.
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