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sur·vey
(sər-vā′, sûr′vā′)v. sur·veyed, sur·vey·ing, sur·veys
v.tr.
1.
a. To look over the parts, features, or contents of; view broadly: surveyed the neighborhood from a rooftop; surveyed the shelves in the pantry.
b. To look at or examine carefully and appraise: surveyed the storm damage. See Synonyms at see1.
2. To determine the boundaries, area, or elevations of (land or structures on the earth's surface) by means of measuring angles and distances, using the techniques of geometry and trigonometry.
3. Chiefly British To inspect and determine the structural condition of (a building).
4. To conduct a statistical survey on: surveyed the students for music preferences.
v.intr.
To make a survey.
n. (sûr′vā′)pl. sur·veys
1.
a. A general or comprehensive view: a survey of the battlefield.
b. A careful inspection or appraisal: doing a survey of the literature on the subject.
2. A gathering of a sample of data or opinions considered to be representative of a whole.
3.
a. The act or process of surveying a part of the earth's surface.
b. A map of what has been surveyed.
c. An administrative agency charged with the responsibility of surveying: the US Geological Survey.
4. A document reporting the results of a survey.
[Middle English surveien, from Old French surveeir, from Medieval Latin supervidēre : Latin super-, super- + Latin vidēre, to look; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]
sur·vey′or n.
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survey
vb
1. (tr) to view or consider in a comprehensive or general way: to survey the situation.
2. (tr) to examine carefully, as or as if to appraise value: to survey oneself in a mirror.
3. (Surveying) to plot a detailed map of (an area of land) by measuring or calculating distances and height
4. (Surveying) Brit to inspect (a building) to determine its condition and value
5. (Surveying) to examine (a vessel) thoroughly in order to determine its seaworthiness
6. (Statistics) (tr) to run a statistical survey on (incomes, opinions, etc)
n
7. a comprehensive or general view: a survey of English literature.
8. a critical, detailed, and formal inspection: a survey of the nation's hospitals.
9. (Surveying) Brit an inspection of a building to determine its condition and value
10. (Surveying) a report incorporating the results of such an inspection
11. (Surveying)
a. a body of surveyors
b. an area surveyed
12. (Statistics) statistics a random sample
[C15: from French surveoir, from sur-1 + veoir to see, from Latin vidēre]
surˈveyable adj
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sur•vey
(v. sərˈveɪ; n. ˈsɜr veɪ, sərˈveɪ)v.t.
1. to view, consider, or study in a general or comprehensive way: to survey a situation.
2. to view in detail, esp. to inspect, examine, or appraise in order to ascertain condition, value, etc.
3. to conduct a survey of or among: to survey TV viewers.
4. to determine the exact dimensions and position of (a tract of land) by measurements and the application of geometric and trigonometric principles.
v.i. 5. to survey land; practice surveying.
n. 6. a general or comprehensive view, description, course of study, etc.: a survey of Italian painting.
7. a sampling, or partial collection, of facts, figures, or opinions taken and used to indicate what a complete collection and analysis might reveal.
8. a detailed formal or official examination, as to ascertain condition, character, etc.
9.
a. the act of surveying a tract of land.
b. a plan or description resulting from this.
c. an agency that makes such determinations: U.S. Geological Survey.
[1425–75; < Anglo-French surveier, Middle French surv(e)ier, surveoir to oversee = sur- sur- + veier < Latin vidēre to see]
sur•vey′a•ble, adj.
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survey
The directed effort to determine the location and the nature of a chemical, biological, and radiological hazard in an area.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
survey
Past participle: surveyed
Gerund: surveying
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Noun | 1. | ![]() examination, scrutiny - the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) resurvey - a new survey or study |
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3. | ![]() looking, looking at, look - the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him" eyeful - a full view; a good look; "they wanted to see violence and they got an eyeful" | |
Verb | 1. | ![]() |
2. | survey - look over carefully or inspect; "He surveyed his new classmates" examine, see - observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country" overlook - watch over; "I am overlooking her work" | |
3. | survey - keep under surveillance; "The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing" | |
4. | survey - hold a review (of troops) inspect - look over carefully; "Please inspect your father's will carefully" | |
5. | survey - make a survey of; for statistical purposes | |
6. | survey - plot a map of (land) compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation triangulate - survey by triangulation; "The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot" |
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survey
noun
1. poll, study, research, review, inquiry, investigation, sampling, opinion poll, questionnaire, census According to the survey, overall world trade has also slackened.
2. examination, inspection, scrutiny, overview, once-over (informal), perusal He sniffed the perfume she wore, then gave her a quick survey.
3. valuation, pricing, estimate, assessment, appraisal a structural survey undertaken by a qualified surveyor
verb
1. interview, question, poll, study, research, investigate, sample, canvass, cross-examine Only 18 percent of those surveyed opposed the idea.
2. look over, view, scan, examine, observe, contemplate, supervise, inspect, eyeball (slang), scrutinize, size up, take stock of, eye up, recce (slang), reconnoitre He pushed himself to his feet and surveyed the room.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
survey
verb1. To look at carefully or critically:
Informal: case.
Idiom: give a going-over.
2. To look at or on attentively or carefully:
Idioms: have one's eye on, keep tabs on.
1. A close or systematic study:
2. A general or comprehensive view or treatment:
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survey
[ˈsɜːveɪ]A. N
1. (= study) → estudio m
to make a survey of housing in a town → estudiar la situación de la vivienda en una ciudad
to make a survey of housing in a town → estudiar la situación de la vivienda en una ciudad
2. (= poll) → encuesta f
to carry out or conduct a survey → realizar una encuesta
they did a survey of a thousand students → hicieron una encuesta a mil estudiantes
to carry out or conduct a survey → realizar una encuesta
they did a survey of a thousand students → hicieron una encuesta a mil estudiantes
B. [sɜːˈveɪ] VT
1. (= contemplate) → contemplar, mirar
he surveyed the desolate scene → miró detenidamente la triste escena
he was master of all he surveyed → era dueño de todo cuanto alcanzaba a dominar con la vista
he surveyed the desolate scene → miró detenidamente la triste escena
he was master of all he surveyed → era dueño de todo cuanto alcanzaba a dominar con la vista
2. (= study) → estudiar, hacer un estudio de
the report surveys housing in Glasgow → el informe estudia la situación de la vivienda en Glasgow
the report surveys housing in Glasgow → el informe estudia la situación de la vivienda en Glasgow
3. (= poll) [+ person, group] → encuestar; [+ town] → hacer una encuesta en, pulsar la opinión de; [+ reactions] → sondear
95% of those surveyed believed that → el 95% de los encuestados creía que ...
95% of those surveyed believed that → el 95% de los encuestados creía que ...
4. (= inspect) [+ building] → inspeccionar; [+ land] → hacer un reconocimiento de; (in topography) → medir; (= map) [+ town] → levantar el plano de
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survey
(səˈvei) verb1. to look at, or view, in a general way. He surveyed his neat garden with satisfaction.mirar, contemplar
2. to examine carefully or in detail. inspeccionar, examinar
3. to measure, and estimate the position, shape etc of (a piece of land etc). They have started to survey the piece of land that the new motorway will pass through. hacer un reconocimiento, hacer una inspección; medir, apear; levantar el plano
4. to make a formal or official inspection of (a house etc that is being offered for sale). inspeccionar, hacer un peritaje
(ˈsəːvei) noun1. a look or examination; a report. After a brief survey of the damage he telephoned the police; He has written a survey of crime in big cities. examen, estudio; informe
2. a careful measurement of land etc. reconocimiento, inspección; medición
surˈveyor noun a person whose job is to survey buildings or land. agrimensor, topógrafo; perito
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survey
→ inspecciónMultilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
sur·vey
n. encuesta; cuestionario.
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