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
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The consensus take of the game’s executive class, at least in my surveying over the years, is that the WBC is a delightful vehicle to grow the game and a nightmare to watch if your player is involved.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In the coming weeks, Cooper said official surveying will increase.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Unlike Dart, Hera will not strike but will tag along for months of surveying.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The near-term hiring plans figure, which came from the firm’s surveying of 124 local employers, also represented a significant recent uptick.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In the coming weeks, Cooper said official surveying will increase.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Unlike Dart, Hera will not strike but will tag along for months of surveying.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The near-term hiring plans figure, which came from the firm’s surveying of 124 local employers, also represented a significant recent uptick.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surveying. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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