surveying

noun

sur·​vey·​ing sər-ˈvā-iŋ 

ˈsər-ˌvā-

: a branch of applied mathematics that is concerned with determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, the lengths and directions of the bounding lines, and the contour of the surface and with accurately delineating the whole on paper

Examples of surveying in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Performing surveying work without a license can subject someone to civil and criminal liability. —Gary D. Robertson, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2021

The first will include surveying and planning the trip's logistics, followed by treating, measuring, and monitoring the treatment's success. —Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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surveying

noun

sur·​vey·​ing

sər-ˈvā-iŋ

: a branch of mathematics concerned with finding the area of any part of the earth's surface, the lengths and directions of the boundary lines, and the shape of the surface and with accurately showing the results on paper