surveying
noun
sur·vey·ing
sər-ˈvā-iŋ 
ˈsər-ˌvā-
: a branch of applied mathematics that is concerned with determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, the lengths and directions of the bounding lines, and the contour of the surface and with accurately delineating the whole on paper
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The first round of surveying, in May, also queried residents about amending the city charter to allow the city to lease public parklands to commercial entities for 55 years, up from the current 25-year allowance.
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Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
The end goal is for all data to be accessible and interconnected, regardless of location or origin—from surveying and architectural design, to construction management and operations and maintenance.
—Mark Schwartz, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
An Ipsos poll surveying over 10,000 voters showed the RN wields substantial support among voters of all ages, with rising support among French youth.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 7 July 2024
Energy companies are also examining how to reduce the sounds of surveying and building, which can cause whales to avoid an area (though so far there is no evidence that such sounds physically hurt the whales, Nowacek says).
—Josh Axelrod, Scientific American, 26 June 2024
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Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
The end goal is for all data to be accessible and interconnected, regardless of location or origin—from surveying and architectural design, to construction management and operations and maintenance.
—Mark Schwartz, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
An Ipsos poll surveying over 10,000 voters showed the RN wields substantial support among voters of all ages, with rising support among French youth.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 7 July 2024
Energy companies are also examining how to reduce the sounds of surveying and building, which can cause whales to avoid an area (though so far there is no evidence that such sounds physically hurt the whales, Nowacek says).
—Josh Axelrod, Scientific American, 26 June 2024
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surveying. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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