Synonyms for

Surveying

Verb / sɜ:ˈveɪɪŋ / / ˈsɜ:ˌveɪɪŋ / Another word for surveying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Surveying is the process of determining the exact location and boundaries of a piece of land.

Synonyms & similar words

appraise review surveil goover follow survey mapping measuring charting plotting delineating demarcating delimiting bounding circumscribing defining establishing marking staking outlining traversing studying investigating inspecting examining analyzing

Synonyms by register

Formal

examination investigation analysis assessment scrutiny

Informal

look-see check-up once-over quick peek

Literary

contemplation perusal overview

Antonyms

ignorance neglect disregard omission blindness unawareness

Common collocations

  • conduct a survey
  • take a survey
  • survey results
  • online survey
  • customer survey
  • market survey
  • public opinion survey

Word family

noun survey
verb survey
adjective surveyed

Usage note

The noun 'survey' is more common than the verb 'surveying' in many contexts, especially for the act of asking people questions. 'Surveying' as a gerund or present participle often refers to the practice of measuring land.

Example sentences

  1. Surveying is important for building roads and buildings.
  2. The surveying team measured the land to determine its exact size.
  3. John is going to study surveying at college.
  4. The surveying process helps to prevent disputes over land ownership.
  5. Surveying equipment has become more advanced over the years.

Quotes

  • Surveying is not a science, but an art, and the surveyor is an artist.
  • Surveying is like boxing. You know what your opponent is going to do, but you still have to react.
  • Surveying is not just a job, it's an adventure.

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