the profession or work of examining and recording the area and features of a piece of land so as to construct a map, plan, or detailed description of it

a chartered surveyor has acquired a practical knowledge of surveying

modern surveying equipment

look closely at or examine (someone or something)

her green eyes surveyed him coolly

I surveyed the options

examine and record the area and features of (an area of land) so as to construct a map, plan, or description

he surveyed the coasts of New Zealand

investigate the opinions or experience of (a group of people) by asking them questions

95 per cent of patients surveyed were satisfied with the health service