Dictionary Check: survey

"survey" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

a detailed critical inspection

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noun

short descriptive summary (of events)

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noun

the act of looking or seeing or observing

Example: "he tried to get a better view of it"
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verb

consider in a comprehensive way

Example: "He appraised the situation carefully before acting"
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verb

look over carefully or inspect

Example: "He surveyed his new classmates"
verb

keep under surveillance

Example: "The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing"
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