surveying

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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

surveying

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present participle of survey entry 1

Examples of surveying in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Researchers first spotted the unusual whitish growths while surveying forests in Yunnan, where the fungus was growing from the woody roots of Chinese cork oak trees. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

Today, the technology guides aircraft, ships, vehicles, and smartphones while supporting agriculture, surveying, emergency services, and financial timing systems. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

However, Census Bureau staff will visit homes for a smaller second round of surveying, Blumberg said. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

The Surveyor As An Example For AI Governance The land surveying profession offers technology leaders a useful model for physical AI governance. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surveying

• allaying
• arraying
• assaying
• betraying
• bricklaying
• buffeting
• conveying
• crocheting
• decaying
• defraying
• delaying
• dismaying

Kids Definition

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