1 an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions:
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. * The survey found / revealed that... * to conduct / carry out a survey
2 the act of examining and recording the measurements, features, etc. of an area of land in order to make a map or plan of it:
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) * a geological survey
3 (BrE) an examination of the condition of a house, etc., usually done for sb who is thinking of buying it:
a detailed structural survey
4 a general study, view or description or sth:
a comprehensive survey of modern music
verb [VN]
1 to look carefully at the whole of sth, especially in order to get a general impression of it:
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. * He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. * She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings.
2 to study and give a general description of sth:
This chapter briefly surveys the current state of European politics.
3 to measure and record the features of an area of land, for example in order to make a map or in preparation for building
4 (BrE) to examine a building to make sure it is in good condition:
Have the house surveyed before you decide whether to buy it.
5 to investigate the opinions or behaviour of a group of people by asking them a series of questions:
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. * 87% of the 1000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is survey a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, survey is tagged as noun.
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