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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

Example Sentences

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Roughly one in four school-age kids, or 25%, wear glasses or contacts, a proportion that increases as kids get older, according to 2019 federal survey data.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Over several weeks, they examined thousands of stars from the latest survey results, searching for unusual candidates.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

A survey by the independent media outlet Meduza’s Telegram channel of 50,000 readers, however, found that only 2% were considering having landline phones installed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Many of them say they have “pension envy,” according to a recent survey.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He paused on the pile of boulders to survey the camp again.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.