Survey Definition & Meaning
survey
- noun
- a detailed critical inspection
- short descriptive summary (of events)
- the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited"
- verb
- consider in a comprehensive way; "He appraised the situation carefully before acting"
- look over carefully or inspect; "He surveyed his new classmates"
- keep under surveillance; "The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing"
- hold a review (of troops)
- make a survey of; for statistical purposes
- plot a map of (land)
"Survey" in song lyrics
See how survey is used in real songs:
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"from day to day, ruler of all I survey"
CPO f/ MC Ren — Ballad of a Menace -
"Catch the wordplay, hype sends the survey"
Dilated Peoples — Panic -
"A guinea systematic survey"
Jedi Mind Tricks w/ Lost children of Babylon — Crop Circle Communion
Words that rhyme with survey
Usage tips for "survey"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "survey" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for survey to find words that pair well.