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
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The survey, while small with nearly 3,000 respondents nationwide, offered some interesting insights.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to multispectral imaging, the researchers also used X-ray fluorescence, which surveys elemental composition, and fiber-optic reflectance spectroscopy, which analyzes pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The figure in Hamas' home turf showed a massive 25 percent drop in satisfaction since the previous survey held in June.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The survey, while small with nearly 3,000 respondents nationwide, offered some interesting insights.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The study from the Inevitable Foundation, the non-profit that advocates for disabled filmmakers, surveyed over 100 disabled moviegoers about their experiences at theaters over the past two years, with questions ranging from wants and needs for accessible seating to open captioning.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to multispectral imaging, the researchers also used X-ray fluorescence, which surveys elemental composition, and fiber-optic reflectance spectroscopy, which analyzes pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The park has reportedly denied access to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and local health department authorities attempting to conduct inspections in the recent past.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Getting rejected from a job posting before being asked to interview is frustrating.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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On the morning of August 29th, a U.S. official interviewed Andry at the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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Haas, Tyron, and Gutierrez remain in police custody at the Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas, according to inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE this week.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
3 Apr. 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,
3 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Possibly this is because they were built by scanning edited and airbrushed photos—not just of professionally attractive people, but of us.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Foundation also hasn’t submitted an annual audit that was due March 31.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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The company’s investigators performed an audit and discovered millions of dollars in unreported payroll, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, the Whitney Museum and Menil Collection organized the first Asawa exhibition to examine the primacy of drawings in her practice, influenced by the former Bauhaus teacher and artist Josef Albers at Black Mountain.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, Hochul is forcing a ban through the budget, bypassing public scrutiny and accountability.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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