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

Consumer sentiment dropped last month close to the lowest level ever recorded in the 74-year history of the University of Michigan's survey. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 The mayor was viewed favorably by 51% of Latinos and unfavorably by 30% in a September survey by the Latino Community Foundation. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

However, Gartner surveyed more than 4,300 executives in 2024 and found that only 48% of digital initiatives on average meet or exceed their business outcome targets. — Tracy Nolan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The two-term incumbent garnered the support of 46% of voters surveyed while Conley got 48% in the WPIX-11/Emerson College poll of about 400 voters released on Thursday. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey

Noun

These drones can create digital inspection records that can be delivered offsite for storage or later review, creating better documentation for compliance, dispute resolution and decision making.

— Natalie Lemke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Instead, that would have to wait a few months longer, after a gantlet of inspections that included long waits was finally finished.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspection

Verb

Dimoldenberg has interviewed celebrities over a plate of chicken for over a decade, and that chapter is now coming to a close, beginning with the first episode of the final season on October 2.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Someone has to interview the complainant, the accused and any witnesses, usually within days.

— Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of interview

Verb

Jurors repeatedly reviewed surveillance video capturing the hours, minutes and seconds leading to the shooting before ultimately deadlocking on the homicide charges.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
An investigative panel produced a 99-page report outlining its findings, according to documents filed in court and reviewed by The Associated Press.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

The youth movement, which emerged earlier this year out of anger over high unemployment among young people and leaked examination papers, has grown into a political force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of examination

Verb

Swift has resumed scanning for gamma-ray bursts and exploding stars, but NASA is scrambling to replace the observatory’s role as a rapid-response lookout for other telescopes.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Alexei Gruverman then used scanning probe microscopy to examine the film’s electrical response.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

Alexei Gruverman then used scanning probe microscopy to examine the film’s electrical response.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Gibney’s film examines the full scope of Musk’s career, taking a critical look at his stewardship of Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink among other ventures.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

The subpoena adds a legal dimension to what is otherwise a broader effort to bring leading AI developers into direct public scrutiny.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Anthropic’s safety and security practices, as well as those of its competitors, have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks after a growing chorus of researchers warned about AI’s potential to cause catastrophic harm.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scrutiny

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