2sur·vey 
/sɚˈveɪ/ verb
sur·veys; sur·veyed; sur·vey·ing /sɚˈveɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to ask (many people) a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something
▪ A total of 250 city residents were surveyed about the project. ▪ 64 percent of the people surveyed said that the economy was doing well. ▪ The magazine surveyed its readers on their romantic relationships. [=the magazine took/conducted a survey of its readers to find out about their romantic relationships] 2 : to look at and examine all parts of (something)
▪ The teacher surveyed the room. ▪ People were surveying the damage after the storm. 3 : to measure and examine (an area of land)
▪ Engineers surveyed the property to see what could be built on it. 4 : to give a general description or report of (something, such as a subject or a situation)
▪ The class surveys American history before the Civil War. 5 Brit : to examine (a building) to make sure it is in good condition
▪ The house must be surveyed [=(US) inspected] before it can be sold.
▪ A total of 250 city residents were surveyed about the project. ▪ 64 percent of the people surveyed said that the economy was doing well. ▪ The magazine surveyed its readers on their romantic relationships. [=the magazine took/conducted a survey of its readers to find out about their romantic relationships]
▪ The teacher surveyed the room. ▪ People were surveying the damage after the storm.
▪ Engineers surveyed the property to see what could be built on it.
▪ The class surveys American history before the Civil War.
▪ The house must be surveyed [=(US) inspected] before it can be sold.
