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
Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
And just 47% of employers responded to the Labor Department’s October jobs survey.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Mott Poll, conducted in August, surveyed 725 parents who have at least one child aged 1 to 5 years old.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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To qualify as an Arizona Top Workplace, employees evaluate their workplace using a short 25-question survey that takes just a few minutes to complete.
—Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
And just 47% of employers responded to the Labor Department’s October jobs survey.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Research from the wedding website the Knot, which surveyed almost 10,000 U.S. couples who got married in 2023, showed that 62 percent of couples opted for a semiformal wedding, while 54 described theirs as romantic and/or fun.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Mott Poll, conducted in August, surveyed 725 parents who have at least one child aged 1 to 5 years old.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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One restaurant in metro Phoenix was cited for four health violations in the latest restaurant inspections.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The act calls for safety upgrades for amusement rides and stricter inspection requirements, reported Florida Today.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, TikTok and parent company ByteDance filed an emergency injunction, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review legislation that would ban the social media app if ByteDance does not sell the platform by Jan. 19, 2025.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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After reviewing submissions, the show will then invite any promising applicants to New York City for a formal audition process.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The state agency also alleged that during sensitive procedures such as a pelvic examination, Naim failed to have a chaperone present for the patient or give her a chance to request one.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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With each, users must scan a list of blue links, select and read a source, and abstract any pertinent information.Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Patrons scan their Gail Borden library cards or reciprocal borrower cards to start their sessions.Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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The high-stakes environment has created a demand for professionals with exceptional skills in risk management, audit, governance and reporting to lead effective issue management efforts.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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At least one state is revisiting deaths: In Maryland, Freeman is helping the attorney general’s office conduct an audit of several autopsies in which excited delirium was found as a cause.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cramer examined why each stock saw gains, attributing some of their recent successes to the assumption that President-elect Donald Trump’s new regulators will largely abandon efforts to curb big business’ power.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The incoming president is likely to lighten regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency — sending Bitcoin price skyward.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s been so difficult because of the scrutiny and all the context that has been around us has been extremely hard for us.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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