as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
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
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as in to review
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
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Recent Examples of survey
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The survey, while small with nearly 3,000 respondents nationwide, offered some interesting insights.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to multispectral imaging, the researchers also used X-ray fluorescence, which surveys elemental composition, and fiber-optic reflectance spectroscopy, which analyzes pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The figure in Hamas' home turf showed a massive 25 percent drop in satisfaction since the previous survey held in June.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The survey, while small with nearly 3,000 respondents nationwide, offered some interesting insights.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The study from the Inevitable Foundation, the non-profit that advocates for disabled filmmakers, surveyed over 100 disabled moviegoers about their experiences at theaters over the past two years, with questions ranging from wants and needs for accessible seating to open captioning.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to multispectral imaging, the researchers also used X-ray fluorescence, which surveys elemental composition, and fiber-optic reflectance spectroscopy, which analyzes pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Upon inspection, officers found that McKenzie was not licensed to drive the 18-wheeler and that the truck’s grain hopper trailer contained 18 people.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
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Officials have interviewed the doctor, hotel and restaurant employees, and are reviewing security footage.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Getting rejected from a job posting before being asked to interview is frustrating.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Haas, Tyron, and Gutierrez remain in police custody at the Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas, according to inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE this week.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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Whether painted, re-printed, or scanned, there are endless ways to take the words and handwriting on the card and turn them into something long lasting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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And that has meant not only scanning where the Heat sit in the East, but the league overall.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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After investigating those concerns, the office determined no new fiscal emergencies, the audit said.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hoover urged Newsom to pause his most recent order until the auditor releases the report audit.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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His 2020 documentary Vivos examined the shocking disappearance of a group of students who were seized in Mexico’s Guerrero state.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its methodologies compel leaders and their teams to rigorously examine their most fundamental beliefs, anticipate disruptive scenarios, and prepare adaptive responses.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While Tesla may experience a bump in the United States, its CEO, Elon Musk, still faces sharp scrutiny for his outsized role in the federal government as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Golden Gate Fields — once the region’s premier track — shut down in June after 83 years amid financial losses and scrutiny over horse safety.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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