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/sərˈveɪd/
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/səˈveɪd/
(survey)
examine closely
Etymology
'survey' originates from Old French/Anglo-French, specifically the word 'surveier' (or 'surveoir'), where 'sur-' meant 'over' and the element related to the root of 'see/observe'.
'survey' changed from Anglo-French/Old French 'surveier' into Middle English forms such as 'surveien' or 'surveye' and eventually became the modern English word 'survey'.
Initially, it meant 'to look over or examine (often from above)'; over time it broadened to include measuring/mapping land and collecting information by questioning (polls, questionnaires).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'survey'.
They surveyed the site before starting construction.
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Verb 2
examined or inspected an area, structure, or land to measure, map, or assess it.
Engineers surveyed the coastline to assess erosion damage.
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Verb 3
asked people questions or collected data from a sample (conducted a poll or questionnaire).
The research team surveyed 500 households about recycling habits.
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Adjective 1
having been examined, measured, or assessed (often by survey); e.g., a surveyed area.
The surveyed plots are ready for development.
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Last updated: 2025/11/10 09:39