Synonyms of survey

survey 1 of 2

noun

ˈsər-ˌvā 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• examination
• audit
• scrutiny
• scan
• review
• view
• analysis
• study
• checkup
• investigation
• check
• research
• look-see
• exploration
• going-over
• assay
• dissection
• probe
• resurvey
• deconstruction
• observation
• perusal
• interrogation
• inquisition
• reinspection
• surveillance
• close-up
• recheck
• test-drive
• checkout
• trial run
• watch
• once-over

survey

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verb

sər-ˈvā 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interview
• poll
• canvass
• question
• solicit
• interrogate
• sound (out)
• feel (out)
• circularize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• report

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• review
• scan
• examine
• inspect
• view
• audit
• check (out)
• analyze
• study
• watch
• scrutinize
• go over
• oversee
• con
• investigate
• explore
• research
• notice
• overlook
• peruse
• dissect
• observe
• probe
• comb
• classify
• pore (over)
• categorize
• parse
• resurvey
• delve (into)
• plumb
• pick over
• reinspect
• rereview

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• skim
• miss
• glance (at or over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of survey

Noun

Back in 1996, Darling observed, correctly, that a good ranking in the Extel survey could add thousands to an analyst’s salary. —Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026

In an Outsite survey, 60% of participants reported having a home base, suggesting the model also suits frequent work travelers and people with flexible schedules who want structure and community without a long-term lease. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Verb

Many of the Americans surveyed also acknowledged using products with AI features, including smartwatches (37%) and speakers, such as an Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod (35%). —Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 June 2026

Nearly half of 2,014 Americans surveyed are unfamiliar with grasslands, according to findings released Wednesday by America's Grasslands Coalition. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 June 2026