surveyor
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/sərˈveɪər/
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/səˈveɪə/
land measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surveyor' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'surveior', where 'sur-' meant 'over' and 'veior' meant 'to see'.
Historical Evolution
'surveior' changed from the Old French word 'surveior' and eventually became the modern English word 'surveyor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who oversees or inspects', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who measures land'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who measures and maps out the position, elevation, and boundaries of land areas.
The surveyor marked the boundaries of the new property.
Synonyms
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