survey | Definition of survey

survey

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of survey

1 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

Synonyms of survey

canvass (also canvas), interview, poll, solicit

Words Related to survey

interrogate, question

feel (out), sound (out)

Near Antonyms of survey

2 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

Synonyms of survey

audit, check (out), con, examine, inspect, overlook, oversee, review, scan, scrutinize, view

Words Related to survey

notice, observe, watch

comb, peruse, pore (over)

analyze, dissect, parse

delve (into), explore, investigate, plumb, probe, research, study

categorize, classify

reinspect, rereview, resurvey

Phrases Synonymous with survey

Near Antonyms of survey

glance (at or over)