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survey - a detailed critical inspection |
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study |
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scrutiny,
examination a prolonged intense look
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resurvey a new survey or study
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survey - plot a map of (land) |
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quantify,
measure express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
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compute,
cipher,
cypher,
figure,
calculate,
reckon,
work out understand; "He didn't figure her"
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triangulate survey by triangulation; "The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot"
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survey - look over carefully or inspect; "He surveyed his new classmates" |
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examine,
see question closely
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look have a certain outward or facial expression; "How does she look?"; "The child looks unhappy"; "She looked pale after the surgery"
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overlook watch over; "I am overlooking her work"
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survey - consider in a comprehensive way; "He appraised the situation carefully before acting" |
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appraise |
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canvass,
analyse,
analyze,
canvas,
examine,
study solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
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survey - make a survey of; for statistical purposes |
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canvass,
analyse,
analyze,
canvas,
examine,
study solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
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canvass,
canvas,
poll solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
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