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survey

[ser-vey, sur-vey, ser-vey] / sərˈveɪ, ˈsɜr veɪ, sərˈveɪ /
NOUN
scrutiny, examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit check inquiry inspection review sample study
STRONG
compendium critique digest outline overview perusal scan sketch syllabus view
WEAK
aperçu pandect perlustration précis
Antonyms
WEAK
ignorance neglect negligence
VERB
scrutinize, take stock of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assess canvass check check out estimate evaluate examine inspect look over observe overlook oversee review scan supervise
STRONG
appraise assay case contemplate measure plan plot prospect rate read reconnoiter research scope size study summarize superintend valuate value view
WEAK
check over check up give the once-over look upon set at size up stake out test the waters
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follow forget ignore neglect serve

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The average rate at which employers converted interns into full-time hires in 2025 reached a five-year high of 63%, according to a recent survey of 284 employers by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

For over half of those currently on the medications, the impending walk down the aisle was a primary catalyst for the prescription, the survey found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

It isn’t just the Michigan survey throwing off bad vibes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A quarterly survey of U.S. professionals on LinkedIn shows that workers have had a downbeat assessment of the labor market for the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He stepped from the train into the heart of Englewood and took a moment to survey his surroundings.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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