survey — A general view, examination, or description of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A general view, examination, or description of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrveɪ/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's survey revealed that 90% of students prefer pizza over vegetables for lunch.
- Before buying the house, we hired an expert to survey the property.
- The dating app survey showed that 'sense of humor' ranks higher than 'good looks' in partner preferences.
survey
NOUN[/ˈsɜːrveɪ/]
A general view, examination, or description of someone or something
Researchers survey shoppers at the mall about their weekend habits.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word survey derives from Old French surveoir, a combination of sur (over) and voir (to see). The term originally referred to the act of looking over or examining something from a higher vantage point, reflecting the visual inspection of a broad area or subject.
Breakdown
sur- (over, above) + -voir (to see, from Latin videre). The compound literally means 'to see from above,' which evolved to denote a comprehensive examination or inspection of a subject.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's survey revealed that 90% of students prefer pizza over vegetables for lunch.”
“Before buying the house, we hired an expert to survey the property.”
“The dating app survey showed that 'sense of humor' ranks higher than 'good looks' in partner preferences.”
“Scientists survey the ocean floor to discover new marine species.”
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