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Synonyms of survey
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 for survey
- audit,
- check,
- checkup,
- examination,
- going-over,
- inspection,
- look-see,
- review,
- scan,
- scrutiny,
- view
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survey
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of survey (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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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2
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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The first known use of survey was in the 15th century
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