Synonyms for

Surveyor

Verb / sɜ:ˈveɪɜ: / / ˈsɜ:ˌveɪɜ: / Another word for surveyor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who measures and maps the land, usually for construction or engineering purposes.

Synonyms & similar words

mapper cartographer topographer engineer mapmaker

Synonyms by register

Formal

assessor appraiser examiner evaluator

Informal

inspector checker looker-over

Literary

scout pathfinder

Antonyms

amateur novice layperson outsider uninitiated

Common collocations

  • land surveyor
  • boundary surveyor
  • surveyor's report
  • licensed surveyor
  • chief surveyor
  • surveyor general
  • surveyor's chain

Word family

noun surveyor
verb survey
adjective surveyed

Usage note

A surveyor is a professional who measures and maps land. It is distinct from a general inspector or assessor, though some overlap in meaning exists.

Example sentences

  1. The surveyor marked the boundaries of the land with stakes.
  2. The surveyor used a measuring tape to measure the length of the wall.
  3. My dad works as a surveyor for a construction company.
  4. The surveyor discovered a hidden underground stream.
  5. The surveyor drew a map of the land using a computer program.

Quotes

  • The surveyor measures, the builder builds, the architect plans, the lawyer litigates, the judge judges, the consumer buys, and the taxpayer pays. - Norman Ralph Augustine
  • The surveyor is a professional who measures things, not a professional who knows how to read a GPS. - Unknown
  • A surveyor is not a surveyor without his GPS. - Unknown

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