- survey
- I UK [ˈsɜː(r)veɪ] / US [ˈsɜrˌveɪ]
noun [countable]
Word forms "survey":
singular survey plural surveys
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1) a set of questions that you ask a large number of people or organizationscarry out/conduct a survey:This survey shows the percentage of single-parent households in each area.
A survey carried out last year found 80% of the public in favour of the change.
2) an examination of something to see how good its condition isa) British an examination of a house done by an expert for someone who wants to buy itb) British a written statement that gives the results of this examination3) an examination of an area of land in order to make a map of it4) a general examination of a subject or situationThe essay begins with a survey of the relevant literature.
II UK [sə(r)ˈveɪ] / UK [ˈsɜː(r)veɪ] verb [transitive]
Word forms "survey":
present tense I/you/we/they survey he/she/it surveys present participle surveying past tense surveyed past participle surveyed
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1) [often passive] to ask a large number of people questions to find out their opinions19% of those surveyed say they haven't decided who they will vote for.
2)a) to look at something, or to examine somethingHe sat quietly, surveying the scene around him.
b) British to examine something such as a building to see how good its condition is3)a) to examine an area of land in order to make a map of itb) to examine an area of land in order to decide where buildings will go, or where the edges of someone's property are4) formal to study somethingProfessor Arens has surveyed a wide range of tribal cultures.
English dictionary. 2014.