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

This is the first time a K-beauty brand has entered the survey. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Student-athletes will have the opportunity to share their experiences through a climate survey to help inform this work. — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Interactive Brokers reported adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share, just below the 68 cents per share that analysts surveyed by LSEG were expecting. — Justina Lee,sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 In the current election cycle, 50% of Republicans surveyed distrust mail-in voting, and 51% fear voting by noncitizens. — Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey

Noun

The Cobb County Police Department said its major crimes unit is investigating the incident, and the state Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, which is responsible for ride inspections, is also doing a review.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Myriad violations, from food that should’ve been trashed weeks earlier to filthy equipment, befouled the state inspection of a West Miami-Dade supermarket this week.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspection

Verb

Warsh will be speaking at the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, where he will be interviewed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Following the debate, reporters gathered to interview Harris.

— Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of interview

Verb

The National Capital Planning Commission, a federal panel that reviews major construction projects, posted new renderings and accompanying documents provided by the Interior Department, which is overseeing the controversial project.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Look for unfamiliar applications in your Applications folder and review System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions for unexpected items.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

If Fielder is again playing a version of himself here, Holmes seems to be offering near infinite versions of herself up for examination, like a set of unblinking reflections in a hall of funhouse mirrors.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
The search and forensic examination of the property remain ongoing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of examination

Verb

Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Authorities install a chip that is scanned by machines along federal highways.

— Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of scan

Noun

Sam Norton, spokesperson for CSCU, said the higher education system would conduct an audit of the Foundation’s accounts.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
In August, Ford announced his plan to pause new tax abatements for data centers while an audit is conducted to see whether the projects have fulfilled promises about producing tax revenue and economic benefits.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of audit

Verb

But seeing my parents examining themselves in that way and connecting with people and putting themselves in vulnerable and silly and meaningful situations.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
And now Snider found himself here, under a bright, blue sky, annoyed as a fireman examined the staples on the side of his head.

— Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026