survey

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Synonyms: purvey, surrey, curvey, turvey, lurvey, surve, kurvey, scurvey

Antonyms: purvey, surrey, curvey, turvey, lurvey, surve, kurvey, scurvey

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Noun

1. The act of surveying; a general view.
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.
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.
5. An examination of the opinions and/or information of a group of people.
6. A [[questionnaire]] or similar instrument used for examining the opinions and/or information of a group of people.
7. {{lb|en|historical}} An [[auction]] at which a [[farm]] is [[let]] for a [[lease for lives]].
8. {{lb|en|US}} A [[district]] for the collection of [[customs]] under a particular [[officer]].

Verb

1. To [[inspect]], or take a view of; to [[view]] with attention, as from a high place; to [[overlook]]
2. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to [[examine]].
3. To examine with reference to [[condition]], [[situation]], [[value]], etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
4. To [[determine]] the [[form]], extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
5. To examine and [[ascertain]], as the [[boundaries]] and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
6. To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to [[administer]] a [[questionnaire]].

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