surveyor
/sərˈveɪər/
noun
- A person whose job is to measure and map land, buildings, or other features of the Earth's surface.
- Before building the house, the family hired a surveyor to check the land.
- The surveyor marked the property boundaries with small flags.
- The surveyor used special equipment to measure the distance between the two hills.
- A person who examines and reports on the condition of a building, ship, or other structure, often for insurance or legal purposes.
- The surveyor found cracks in the foundation and recommended repairs.
- A marine surveyor checked the boat for damage before the sale.
- The insurance company sent a surveyor to inspect the roof after the storm.