̘. ̈n.ˈsə:veɪ v. & n. --v.tr. 1
take or present a
general view of. 2
examine the condition of (a
building etc.). 3
determine the boundaries,
extent, ownership,
etc., of (a
district etc.). --n. 1 a general view or
consideration of
something. 2 a the
act of surveying
property. b the
result or findings of
this,
esp. in a
written report. 3 an inspection or
investigation. 4 a
map or
plan made by surveying an
area. 5 a
department carrying
out the surveying of
land. [ME f. AF survei(e)r, OF so(u)rveeir (pres. stem survey-) f. med.L supervidere (as
SUPER-, videre see)]