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- [ser-vey-ing]
- /sərˈveɪ ɪŋ/
- /ˈsɜː.veɪ/
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- [ser-vey-ing]
- /sərˈveɪ ɪŋ/
Definitions of surveying word
- noun surveying the science or scientific method of making surveys of land. 1
- noun surveying the occupation of one who makes land surveys. 1
- noun surveying the act of one who surveys: The surveying required nearly two days. 1
- verb with object surveying to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc. 1
- verb with object surveying to view in detail, especially to inspect, examine, or appraise formally or officially in order to ascertain condition, value, etc. 1
- verb with object surveying to conduct a survey of or among: to survey TV viewers. 1
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Origin of surveying
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English: act of examining closely; see survey, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Surveying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surveying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
surveying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surveying
adj surveying
- advertent — paying attention; heedful
- clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
- intentive — Paying attention; attentive, heedful.
noun surveying
- blueprinting — a process of photographic printing, used chiefly in copying architectural and mechanical drawings, which produces a white line on a blue background.
- critiquing — an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
- fact-finding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- factfinding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- investigation — the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
adjective surveying
- observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
- observative — Observant; watchful.
Top questions with surveying
- what is the purpose of surveying?
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