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survey verb trans. LME.
[Anglo-Norman surveier, -veir, from pres. stem so(u)rvey- of Old French so(u)rveeir from medieval Latin supervidere, formed as SUPER- + Latin videre see.]
Examine and ascertain the condition, situation, or value of; spec. examine the condition of (a building) on behalf of a prospective buyer or mortgagee. Also, have oversight of, supervise. LME.
Look at from a commanding position; take a comprehensive view of; consider as a whole. LME.
G. Swift The history teacher..surveys the outstretched view. B. Chatwin He surveyed the sparkling..plates, the salt-cellar, the cutlery. E. Young-Bruehl Freud's address..carefully surveyed current..psychoanalytic technique.
b. Observe, perceive, see. rare. L16-E17.
Determine by measurements the boundaries, extent, and situation of (land, a property, etc.) so as to construct a map, plan, or detailed description. M16.
L. T. C. Rolt To survey the course of a projected canal.
Look carefully or appraisingly at; examine, scrutinize. Formerly also, explore (a country). L16.
E. Templeton She..surveyed herself in the mirror.
Carry out a systematic investigation of (opinions, habits, etc.). M20.
surveyable adjective (rare) M17.
surveyal noun (rare) the action of surveying L17.