survey

//ˈsɜːrveɪ//
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Noun

surveySingular
surveysPlural
1

A detailed investigation or examination of opinions, behavior, or facts, typically conducted by asking people questions

The company conducted a survey to understand customer satisfaction.

2

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something

The book provides a comprehensive survey of modern art.

3

An act of examining and recording the area and features of a piece of land so as to construct a map, plan, or description

They conducted a survey of the land before construction began.

Verb

surveyInfinitive
surveyPresent tense
surveyedPast tense
surveyedPast participle
surveyingPresent participle
surveysThird-person singular
1

To look carefully at or examine someone or something, especially in order to form an opinion about them

She surveyed the room before choosing a seat.

2

To conduct a survey of opinions, behavior, or facts by asking people questions

We surveyed 500 customers about their shopping habits.

3

To examine and record the area and features of a piece of land for the purpose of making a map or plan

They surveyed the land before construction began.