SURVEY Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈsər-ˌvā

Definition of survey

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

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verb

sər-ˈvā

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

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report

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

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Recent Examples of survey

Noun

For more from our new poll, we're joined by our executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto. — CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Beijing urged to map its civilian fleet Li called for China to conduct a comprehensive survey of its civilian maritime fleet and create a detailed database of vessels that could have military applications. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Verb

This exhibition surveys the breadth of his practice, and includes a reproduction of his first Pop-art show, in 1962. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 Commissioner Scott said that what people are seeing within the park right now is related to survey and design work and not construction. — Carlos Morales, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey

Noun

Officers identified the traveler, who had cleared CBP inspection, but were unable to contact them directly or through the airline.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The massive, 171-foot-tall (52 meters) spacecraft now floats just offshore of Christmas Island, awaiting inspection.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspection

Verb

To join, the volunteer administrators usually require proof of a student’s admission, like screenshots or scans of an admissions letter for a page administrator to review.

— Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Levi Fuller, the agency's first inspector general for educator misconduct, told CBS News Texas that the goal is to move investigations more quickly and keep educators accused of serious misconduct out of classrooms while cases are reviewed.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Once removed by helicopter, the wreckage will likely have to be flown out on a cargo plane for examination.

— Irene Byon, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
On cross examination, Sprague asked about Clancy's tone after checking out of McLean Hospital after being admitted to the psychiatric facility for five days in January 2023.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of examination

Verb

But customers can scan the barcodes with a smartphone, too, directing them to a website with more information.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Since 2019, in Sacramento, PatronScan has been commonly used at bars due to a city ordinance requiring certain entertainment venues to use ID-scanning technology.

— Kevin Ko, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of scan

Noun

Last fall, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office administration learned of potential misuse during an internal audit of the system's activity.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Raymond wrote that the school took the audit seriously, made the reforms and submitted evidence to the state auditor.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of audit

Verb

Last year, President Claudia Sheinbaum formed an investigative unit to re-examine the case, and the new attorney general, Ernestina Godoy, began a re-analysis.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Two hours after the game, 16 groundskeepers were still examining every inch of the field and making repairs.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

The case comes amid growing scrutiny of immigration enforcement involving military families.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Count on it if athletic directors and principals don’t take their jobs seriously to give scrutiny to transfer paperwork and make home visits.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026