as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Most CEOs now expect a recession, a new survey says.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2025
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Experts surveyed in the report said truck driving jobs are primed for disruption by AI as driverless vehicle technology improves, says Jeff Gottfried, Pew’s associate director of research.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Per an internal survey, around 94% of parents found the feature useful.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Most CEOs now expect a recession, a new survey says.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
About 2,300 high school students were surveyed to gauge their interest, Jeretina said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Experts surveyed in the report said truck driving jobs are primed for disruption by AI as driverless vehicle technology improves, says Jeff Gottfried, Pew’s associate director of research.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Boar’s Head closed that facility in September after inspection reports revealed numerous problems, including model, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment dating back at least two years, the Associated Press reported.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The aircraft will be sent to an NTSB facility, and investigators are gathering video and interviewing witnesses as part of the agency's probe into the crash, according to Gibson.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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McMath declined to be interviewed and did not answer questions concerning the impact of his legislation.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Haas, Tyron, and Gutierrez remain in police custody at the Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas, according to inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE this week.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In October 2024, 88% of the arrow keys were not scanned for at Sacramento’s Main Post Office.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Foundation also hasn’t submitted an annual audit that was due March 31.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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Peter Hadler, deputy commissioner of DSS, said that the officials that were dismissed had played a critical role in the program’s success, from reviewing the state’s plan for distributing the funding to conducting audits.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This frightening line of thought is followed all the way into a new ending for the stage that forces the audience to examine the media, the medium, and ourselves just as harshly as any politician.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, Hochul is forcing a ban through the budget, bypassing public scrutiny and accountability.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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