°The act of surveying; a general view, as from above.
"Under his proud survey the city lies." -Sir John Denham.
°A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of all the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality; as, a survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.
verb
°To
inspect, or take a view of; to
view with attention, as from a high place; to
overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country.
°To view with a scrutinizing eye; to
examine.
synonyms:
prospect, examination, retrospect, poll
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