survey

survey
v
1. appraise, take stock of, assess; take the measure of, size, size up, judge; ascertain, determine, figure, figure out; reckon, calculate, compute, estimate, Inf. check, Inf. check out.
2. scan, observe, scrutinize, regard, contemplate; consider, review, study, examine, investigate; inspect, pore over, peruse, take a close or careful look; take note or cognizance of, cast an eye over, Inf. give the once-over.
3. watch, keep an eye on, keep in sight or view; re-connoiter, keep under observation, Sl. case, scout, scout out, stake out, spy upon; follow, monitor, Inf. keep tabs on; keep watch, be watchful; notice, note, take note of.
4. delineate, delimit, measure, calibrate; graph, lay out, chart, map, map out, trace, pace off, make a map or survey of.
n
5. examination, perusal, inspection, scrutiny, scrutinization, Sl. look-see, Inf. shopping trip; close observation or watch, investigation, inquisition, inquiry; study, analysis, research, exploration, probe, search; sifting, going through or over, review, checkout, audit; assessment, appraisal, Inf. once-over.
6. report, statement, detailing, in-depth account; review, recounting, recapitulation, Inf. rehash; overview, precis, abstract, summary, digest, condensation

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