1sur·vey 
/ˈsɚˌveɪ/ noun
plural sur·veys /ˈsɚˌveɪ/ noun [count] 1 : an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something : poll
▪ The survey found/revealed some surprising tendencies among the population. ▪ We conducted an opinion survey on the issue and found that most people agree. ▪ a survey on American drinking habits 2 : an act of studying something in order to make a judgment about it
▪ Surveys of each department were conducted earlier this year. ▪ A survey of recent corporate layoffs reveals a new trend in business management. 3 : an act of measuring and examining an area of land
▪ A new land survey changed the borders of their property. 4 : a general description of or report about a subject or situation
▪ a survey [=overview] of current events ▪ surveys of English literature 5 Brit : a close examination of a building to see if it is in good condition
▪ A survey [=(US) inspection] must be done before the house can be sold.
▪ The survey found/revealed some surprising tendencies among the population. ▪ We conducted an opinion survey on the issue and found that most people agree. ▪ a survey on American drinking habits
▪ Surveys of each department were conducted earlier this year. ▪ A survey of recent corporate layoffs reveals a new trend in business management.
▪ A new land survey changed the borders of their property.
▪ a survey [=overview] of current events ▪ surveys of English literature
▪ A survey [=(US) inspection] must be done before the house can be sold.
