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To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
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He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.
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To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
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To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
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It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.
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To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
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to survey land or a coast
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To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
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To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.