Definition

noun

The act of surveying; a general view.
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
“A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.”
The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
“The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.”
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
“The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.”

verb

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
“He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.”
To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
“It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.”
To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
“to survey land or a coast”
To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.