Survey

Definition

Survey refers to the act of examining or measuring something in detail, often for the purpose of gathering information or creating an overview.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (noun): /ˈsɜr.veɪ/
• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /sərˈveɪ/
• Respelling (noun): SUR-vay
• Respelling (verb): suhr-VAY

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (noun): /ˈsɜː.veɪ/
• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /səˈveɪ/
• Respelling (noun): SUR-vay
• Respelling (verb): suhr-VAY

Etymology

The word "survey" comes from the Old French "surveeir," meaning "to look over," which itself is derived from the Latin "supervidere." This Latin term combines "super-" (over) and "videre" (to see). It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages.

Derivatives

• Surveyor (noun)
• Surveying (noun)
• Resurvey (verb)
• Surveyable (adjective)
• Surveyed (adjective/verb)

Synonyms

• Examine
• Inspect
• Study

Antonyms

• Neglect
• Overlook
• Ignore

Usage

The term "survey" is commonly used to refer to systematic studies or examinations, whether of land, opinions, or other data. For example, "They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences."

Related Terms

• Examination: A detailed inspection or analysis.
• Inspection: The act of looking at something closely.
• Appraisal: An evaluation or estimation of value or quality.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• An examination or review of something: A detailed study or overview.
  • Example: "The company conducted a survey of employee satisfaction."
• A systematic collection of data: A method of gathering opinions, statistics, or information.
  • Example: "The government released the results of the national survey."
• A measurement of land: The act of determining boundaries, elevations, or features of a geographic area.
  • Example: "The land survey revealed the property’s dimensions."

Verb

• To examine or inspect something closely: To look over carefully or analyze in detail.
  • Example: "She surveyed the room before making her decision."
• To measure land or geographical features: To perform the act of mapping or analyzing terrain.
  • Example: "The team surveyed the land before construction began."
• To collect data through questioning: To gather opinions or information from a group of people.
  • Example: "The researchers surveyed 1,000 participants for the study."