as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
One-third of Americans rely on their tax refund to make ends meet, according to a survey by Credit Karma, which provides credit score information.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, when asked who is to blame, 58% of those surveyed said both Disney and Google are equally at fault, while 37% point the finger at Disney and 5% blame Google.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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According to the Trevor Project, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and conducts a survey on the mental health of young people, trans teens who attended schools with policies supportive of gender transitions have lower rates of attempting suicide.
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The contract amendment, which was first reported by The Stein Line, provides Denver more flexibility to survey the free agency market and examine potential trades before the deadline to release Valanciunas or guarantee his full salary, multiple sources said.
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Because Indiana doesn't require routine vehicle inspections, the truck remained street legal.—
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
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Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.—
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On Friday, commissioners entered executive session to interview those candidates behind closed doors.—
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
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After scanning the code, the recipients might be prompted to provide personal or financial information or to download malicious software.—
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
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In another audit, the city will review the Public Works Department, which oversees water and sewer operations and billing, with an emphasis on water management, infrastructure and service.—
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In an audit of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection over two fiscal years, the state’s bipartisan auditors found that 56% of troopers in the various barracks surveyed had earned more money in overtime than in their base salaries.—
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The hour-long discussion will examine current trends in infant mortality, explore medical, environmental, and policy-related factors that may influence outcomes, and address the critical questions parents and policymakers are asking about protecting the health of infants and young children.—
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Another way to check for ripeness is by examining the seeds.—
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Transparent procurement, international oversight, open data (where feasible) and meaningful parliamentary scrutiny can keep ambition accountable.—
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Visa and MasterCard have responded to growing scrutiny with minor, cosmetic adjustments, but the core problem remains unchanged.—
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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