Survey vs. Pentagraph
Difference Between Survey and Pentagraph
Surveynoun
The act of surveying; a general view.
Pentagraphnoun
A device used in surveying composed of four flat, straight brass rules, two of which are long and are connected by a double pivot at the end to create a V shape, and two of which are short and joined by a double pivot to create another V shape pointed away from the first, with the other ends of the short rules connected at the halfway mark of the long rules, so that the entire figure creates a parallelogram.
Surveynoun
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.Surveynoun
The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
Surveynoun
A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.Surveynoun
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.Surveynoun
A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.
I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.Surveynoun
(historical) An auction at which a farm is let for three lives.
Surveynoun
(US) A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.
Surveyverb
To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.Surveyverb
To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
Surveyverb
To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.Surveyverb
To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
to survey land or a coastSurveyverb
To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
Surveyverb
To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.
Surveynoun
a detailed critical inspection
Surveynoun
short descriptive summary (of events)
Surveynoun
the act of looking or seeing or observing;
he tried to get a better view of ithis survey of the battlefield was limitedSurveyverb
consider in a comprehensive way;
He appraised the situation carefully before actingSurveyverb
look over in a comprehensively, inspect;
He surveyed his new classmatesSurveyverb
keep under surveillance;
The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombingSurveyverb
hold a review (of troops)
Surveyverb
make a survey of; for statistical purposes
Surveyverb
plot a map of (land)
