Definitions

survey

[ser-vey, sur-vey, ser-vey] / sərˈveɪ, ˈsɜr veɪ, sərˈveɪ /

NOUN

scrutiny, examination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis audit check inquiry inspection review sample study

STRONG

compendium critique digest outline overview perusal scan sketch syllabus view

WEAK

aperçu pandect perlustration précis

Antonyms

WEAK

ignorance neglect negligence

VERB

scrutinize, take stock of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assess canvass check check out estimate evaluate examine inspect look over observe overlook oversee review scan supervise

STRONG

appraise assay case contemplate measure plan plot prospect rate read reconnoiter research scope size study summarize superintend valuate value view

WEAK

check over check up give the once-over look upon set at size up stake out test the waters

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow forget ignore neglect serve

Example Sentences

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A significant number of people favor additional U.S. involvement in Mexico’s battle against organized crime, surveys show.

From Los Angeles Times

The court had previously assigned an official to survey the property and file a report, which the defendants in the case objected to.

From BBC

Almost twice as many respondents to Recommerce's survey named price as a factor in their choice, compared to the environment.

From Barron's

One survey respondent said economic activity is challenging this year.

From Barron's

At last there’s an explanation for recent survey results.

From The Wall Street Journal