Synonyms of survey

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noun

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• examination
• audit
• scrutiny
• scan
• review
• view
• analysis
• study
• checkup
• investigation
• check
• research
• look-see
• exploration
• going-over
• assay
• dissection
• probe
• resurvey
• deconstruction
• observation
• perusal
• interrogation
• inquisition
• reinspection
• surveillance
• close-up
• recheck
• test-drive
• checkout
• trial run
• watch
• once-over

survey

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verb

1

as in to interview

to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information

surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interview
• canvas
• poll
• canvass
• question
• solicit
• interrogate
• sound (out)
• feel (out)
• circularize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• report

2

as in to review

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• review
• scan
• examine
• inspect
• view
• audit
• check (out)
• analyze
• study
• watch
• scrutinize
• go over
• oversee
• con
• investigate
• explore
• research
• notice
• overlook
• peruse
• dissect
• observe
• probe
• comb
• classify
• pore (over)
• categorize
• parse
• resurvey
• delve (into)
• plumb
• pick over
• reinspect
• rereview

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• skim
• miss
• glance (at or over)