survey
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrveɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːveɪ/
noun
A2
A study where people are asked questions to gather information.
We conducted a survey to find out what people think about the new policy.
B2
The process of carefully looking at and recording details about an area of land.
The survey showed that the land was suitable for building.
R
An inspection of a property to check its condition before buying.
Before buying the house, we had a survey done to identify any issues.
R
A broad examination or description of a subject.
The book offers a survey of the history of art.
verb
B2
To look at something carefully to understand it better.
We surveyed the room to see how we could rearrange the furniture.
B2
To describe or study something in general terms.
The article surveys the main theories about the origin of the universe.
B2
To ask a group of people questions to gather information.
We surveyed the employees to find out their opinions on the new policy.
R
To measure and map an area of land.
The land needs to be surveyed before construction begins.
R
To check a building for any problems before it is bought.
It's important to survey the house to ensure there are no hidden issues.
translation
A study where people are asked questions to gather information.; The process of carefully looking at and recording details about an area of land.; An inspection of a property to check its condition before buying.; A broad examination or description of a subject.
To look at something carefully to understand it better.; To describe or study something in general terms.; To ask a group of people questions to gather information.; To measure and map an area of land.; To check a building for any problems before it is bought.
Word Forms
3rd Present
surveys
Progressive
surveying
Past
surveyed
Plural
surveys
Perfect
surveyed