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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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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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
Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Staff who arrive late at work are costing the economy over $11 billion a year, according to a survey analysis from The Independent.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In the trailer, Timoner, Doctor and their neighbors survey the ruins of their homes and confront the question of what happens next.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Recent surveys reflect this unease.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Staff who arrive late at work are costing the economy over $11 billion a year, according to a survey analysis from The Independent.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
About 600 likely voters were surveyed, and the poll as a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In the trailer, Timoner, Doctor and their neighbors survey the ruins of their homes and confront the question of what happens next.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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Investigators have interviewed multiple former Esparto fire chiefs and searched reams of department documents going back decades to look for fire permits, building plans and inspection records.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor industries, including defect inspection, metrology (the science of measurement), process monitoring, computational lithography, and data analytics products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hosts Zuri Hall and Heather McMahan will interview stars on the red carpet.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The advisory, issued on August 20 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), urged agencies to scan chargers, roadside weather stations, and traffic cameras for rogue radios or other components embedded in inverters and batteries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, secrecy triggers hypervigilance, where one partner obsessively scans for signs of deception or hidden threats, and naturally so given the suspicious nature of the matter.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The agreement says Campbell’s campaign was selected for audit at a random drawing in 2023.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new location will allow Wiggam Law to support clients outside of downtown Atlanta and directly in Gwinnett County, offering legal services including audit defense, tax litigation, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief and IRS collections representation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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The quiet street where Robinson lived with his parents is now the subject of intense scrutiny.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Reactions to Kirk’s death included Team USA BMX rider Chelsea Wolfe, who faced scrutiny after posting celebratory messages on Instagram.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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