as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
According to a recent McKinsey survey of almost 4,000 commercial leaders, one in five sales organizations has already implemented at least one gen AI use case, with many others actively experimenting.
—Harvard Business Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
The Athletic surveyed its NHL staff for predictions on that and more.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
According to a Pew Research Center survey released Wednesday, 54% of respondents viewed him unfavorably.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
According to a recent McKinsey survey of almost 4,000 commercial leaders, one in five sales organizations has already implemented at least one gen AI use case, with many others actively experimenting.
—Harvard Business Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The annual showcase is tied to Rolling Stone’s Future of Music issue, which surveys what’s new, what’s next, and what’s moving the culture forward.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
The Athletic surveyed its NHL staff for predictions on that and more.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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What To Know On February 21, Border Patrol agents from the Las Cruces station conducted a routine immigration inspection at a checkpoint on Interstate 25, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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But upon closer inspection what appeared to be a navy jacket, light blue shirt, red tie, and khaki pants was much more nuanced.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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Having interviewed notable figures like Khloe Kardashian, Winnie Harlow and Mona Kattan, Denise's vast writing portfolio also includes everything from product reviews and buying guides to first-person features and ...—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Like more than two dozen attendees and speakers interviewed by The Associated Press, Spilsbury cast her 2024 ballot for Harris for president.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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While 40-yard dash times, bench press totals and anecdotes from private meetings will be thoroughly reviewed, one of the most recent evaluation metrics — the S2 Cognition test — has a bit of a complicated history.—
Cale Clinton,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Though Hamas had long claimed that Shiri and the children died in an Israeli air strike, an Israeli forensic examination showed that the children were murdered with the bare hands of their captors and then mutilated in an attempt to blame Israelis for their deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The study, published in the journal BDJ Open, helped test CT as a method for future examinations, Betilsson explained.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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First, the customary way of developing generative AI consists of doing a massive data training effort that involves scanning a wide swath of content on the Internet.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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My drivers greeted me by name and verified my identity by asking for the last four digits of the phone number associated with my CATS-Pass account and scanning my digital ticket in the app.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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The goal of the new audit rules was to provide a more favorable framework for the audit of partnerships and improve the historically poor rate and performance experienced in IRS audits of partnerships.—
Joshua D. Smeltzer,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The agency completed an audit of Ohio's redetermination process, published in 2024, and estimated that Ohio had incorrectly renewed or terminated around 6 percent of Medicaid enrollees.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Susan Zirinsky, a former CBS News president, will continue to examine standards at the news division on an interim basis, McMahon said.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Facing scrutiny, Musk and allies have held up the example of the Clinton administration's government overhaul seemingly as a kind of model for their own.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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These transactions, however, require exceptional skill to navigate, particularly as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.—
Henri Steenkamp,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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