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单词 surveying
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surveying

noun

sur·​vey·​ing sər-ˈvā-iŋ How to pronounce surveying (audio)
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Bjoern Beckert, head of Fabritecture’s U.S. branch, was originally a surveying engineer who mapped the skin of the earth using mathematical formulas that also define fabric structures. Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 The district program will include 105 hours of flight instruction and 75 hours of additional training in one of two tracks: cinematography or surveying and mapping. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 In addition to surveying by air, the U.S. kept an aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan, and its accompanying ships in the region throughout the exercises. Alastair Gale, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Most of the surveying was done between November 2021 and February 2022. Bob Helbig, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 Most of the surveying was done between November 2021 and March 2022. Bob Helbig, The Enquirer, 8 June 2022 Most of the surveying was done between October 2021 and February 2022. Bob Helbig, The Indianapolis Star, 18 May 2022 Most of the surveying was done between September and December 2021. Bob Helbig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022 Elmo though few seemed to call him that — was a city surveyor, pioneer in Alaska surveying and fierce advocate for winter sports education in schools. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

surveying

noun

sur·​vey·​ing
sər-ˈvā-iŋ
1
: the act or occupation of a person who determines the size, shape, or boundaries of a piece of land
2
: a branch of mathematics that teaches how to measure the earth's surface and record these measurements accurately

surveying

verb

present participle of survey
1
as in interviewing
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • interviewing
  • canvassing
  • polling
  • canvasing
  • questioning
  • soliciting
  • interrogating
  • circularizing
  • sounding (out)
  • feeling (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reporting
2
as in scanning
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • scanning
  • examining
  • reviewing
  • inspecting
  • viewing
  • analyzing
  • auditing
  • scrutinizing
  • watching
  • overseeing
  • exploring
  • studying
  • investigating
  • conning
  • dissecting
  • going over
  • researching
  • observing
  • combing
  • overlooking
  • noticing
  • perusing
  • probing
  • checking (out)
  • classifying
  • parsing
  • plumbing
  • categorizing
  • resurveying
  • re-reviewing
  • reinspecting
  • poring (over)
  • picking over
  • delving (into)
  • rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • skimming
  • missing
  • glancing (at or over)
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