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

Xcel had to get the correct permits from local municipalities as well as stormwater permitting, and have an environmental survey done to protect burrowing owls. — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 The agency's annual national survey looked at drug use and mental health among 12-to-17-year-olds and 18-to-25-year-olds in 2025. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

As the chart shows, a majority of companies surveyed by the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals continue vesting for at least some RSU grants after death, with more than half accelerating vesting for all outstanding grants. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 After county planning officials issued a report stating construction wouldn’t impact the environment, Fish and Game countered, saying the report wasn’t thorough, and a qualified biologist will have to survey the site. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey

Noun

The New Jersey facility has repeatedly been accused by state and local inspectors of obstructing health and safety inspections and has been the site of ongoing protests and detainee hunger strikes over food quality, overcrowding and medical care.

— Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
While vessel inspections are not compulsory, member states can request a secondary inspection of a vessel in line with specified criteria.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspection

Verb

Many in leadership positions have been allowed to work from home, people interviewed for this story said, but lower-level staff have been ordered to return to buildings that still bear the scars of the shooting.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Unlike the Tribune, none of the outlets Welch spoke with had interviewed the harassment victims, leaving Welch to present a largely one-sided account.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of interview

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Becoming a therapist requires years of education, supervised practice, licensing examinations and often substantial student debt.

— Wayne Lonstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Modi late last month posted a selfie video on Instagram and Facebook addressing students over examination paper leaks that stirred nationwide protests.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Most of the hundreds of such sites across the state haven’t been looked at despite a state initiative launched in 2007 to check for hazardous materials that may pose health and environmental risks, the audit found.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Phase 3 will include the drafting of the comprehensive plans, a zoning code audit, investment readiness and a final stakeholder and public review and plan adoption.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of audit

Verb

Building the atomic picture The researchers combined several advanced techniques to examine the catalyst from the inside out.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
So Jehan's team looked at the microbiome of Pakistani women who had just given birth -- by examining their stool.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
The threats came amid rampant speculation and scrutiny of the investigation, deepened in part by uncertainty surrounding Wells' final hours, distrust of law enforcement and the state's long history of racist violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026