survey

IPA: sɝvˈeɪ

The act of surveying; a general view.
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.
(historical) An auction at which a farm is let for a lease for lives.
(US) A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.

Examples of "survey" in Sentences

Information for the survey is at the bottom of the receipt.
Anyway, I digress, the survey is about supply, not shortages.
 In this broader context the term survey studies is often used
OpenVolokh: Anyway, I digress, the survey is about supply, not shortages.
My checklist for determining if a survey is the right way to approach a particular research question includes the following:
This removes the spotlight from the products of the plaintiff and defendant, helps avoid making obvious what the survey is about, and makes the survey more realistic and less leading.
He had another similar swamp which I could not survey at all, because it was completely under water, and nevertheless, with regard to a third swamp, which I did _survey_ from a distance, he remarked to me, true to his instincts, that he would not part with it for any consideration, on account of the mud which it contained.