Survey

What “Survey” means

Noun

1. The act of surveying; a general view.
2. A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
3. The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
4. A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
5. An examination of the opinions and/or information of a group of people.

Verb

1. To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
2. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
3. To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
4. 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
5. 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.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English surveyen, from Old French sourveoir, surveer (“to oversee”), from sour-, sur- (“over”) + veoir, veeir (“to see”), from Latin videre. See sur- and vision. Related to supervision.

Business name ideas with “Survey”

Industries where “Survey” fits

We suggest this word for 4 business types and industries, including:

• Market Research Firm
• Surveying Company
• Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
• Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services