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surveys

noun · verb

Form of survey , plural of survey.

Simple meaning

A particular view.

Pronunciation

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servayz

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IPA pronunciation (US)

sɚˈveɪz

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Definition

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noun

  1. plural of survey

    A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

  2. plural of survey

    A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.

  3. plural of survey

    The act of surveying; a general view.

verb

  1. third-person singular of survey

    To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.

  2. third-person singular of survey

    To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

  3. third-person singular of survey

    To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

  4. third-person singular of survey

    To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

Used this way, surveys is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Official and authoritative
Usage feel
Formal and precise

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • surveyverbBase word

    Consider in a comprehensive way.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • surveyornounPerson or profession

    An engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures.

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