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The act of surveying; a general view.
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A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
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A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.
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The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
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A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
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The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.
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An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
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The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.
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A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.
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I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.
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An auction at which a farm is let for three lives.
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A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.