survey
Translation
survey, poll, study, examination
Examples
Please fill out this customer survey.
Please fill out this customer survey.
The survey showed a drop in sales.
The survey showed a drop in sales.
They conducted a land survey.
They conducted a land survey.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a study of opinions or behavior a survey of customer satisfaction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: poll, study, investigation, examination
Etymology
From Old French 'surveoir' (to look over), from 'sur-' (over) + 'veoir' (to see).
Memory Tips
Imagine looking 'over' (sur-) a large area to 'view' (vey) it all.