survey
US: /ˈsɝˌveɪ/, /sɝˈveɪ/
English Vietnamese dictionary
survey /'sə:vei/
- danh từ
- sự nhìn chung; cái nhìn tổng quát
- sự nghiên cứu (tình hình...)
- cục đo đạc địa hình
- bản đồ địa hình
- ngoại động từ
- quan sát, nhìn chung
- xem xét, nghiên cứu
- lập bản đồ, vẽ bản đồ (đất đai)
Advanced English dictionary
noun, verb
+ noun
1 an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions: A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. + The survey found / revealed that ... + to conduct / carry out a survey
2 the act of examining and recording the measurements, features, etc. of an area of land in order to make a map or plan of it: an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) + a geological survey
3 (BrE) an examination of the condition of a house, etc., usually done for sb who is thinking of buying it: a detailed structural survey
4 a general study, view or description or sth: a comprehensive survey of modern music
+ verb [VN]
1 to look carefully at the whole of sth, especially in order to get a general impression of it: The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. + He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. + She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings.
2 to study and give a general description of sth: This chapter briefly surveys the current state of European politics.
3 to measure and record the features of an area of land, for example in order to make a map or in preparation for building
4 (BrE) to examine a building to make sure it is in good condition: Have the house surveyed before you decide whether to buy it.
5 to investigate the opinions or behaviour of a group of people by asking them a series of questions: We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. + 87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff.
Thesaurus dictionary
v.
1 examine, appraise, evaluate, take the measure of, inspect, study, scan, scrutinize, measure, size up, assess, investigate, look into or over, review:
He surveyed the situation and found nothing wrong.
2 view, look at, get a bird's eye view of, contemplate:
From the top of the tower I surveyed the surrounding countryside.
n.
3 surveying, examination, appraisal, evaluation, measure, study, scan, scanning, scrutiny, inquiry or enquiry, measurement, investigation, inspection:
Our survey of the company finances yielded some very interesting information.
Collocation dictionary
1 study of sth
ADJ.
comprehensive, detailed, extensive, full, in-depth, major, systematic | brief, quick | sample
The council undertook a sample survey of primary schools in the county.
| regular | annual, monthly, etc. | local, national, nationwide, regional | independent | historical
a historical survey of children's clothing
| doorstep, postal, questionnaire, telephone | comparative | field | pilot | attitude, customer, opinion
A recent customer survey showed widespread ignorance about the availability of organic food.
| market (research), marketing
VERB + SURVEY
carry out, conduct, do, make, undertake
The charity did a survey of people's attitudes to the disabled.
| commission | participate in, respond to, take part in
94 per cent of people who took part in the survey said they agreed.
SURVEY + VERB
cover sth, deal with sth, examine sth
The survey covered 74 species.
| ask sth | claim sth, conclude sth, confirm sth, disclose sth, find sth, highlight sth, identify sth, indicate sth, report sth, reveal sth, say sth, show sth, suggest sth
A customer satisfaction survey highlighted the need for clearer pricing.
SURVEY + NOUN
data, results | method, technique | respondent
PREP.
according to a/the ~
According to the survey, many young adults have experimented with drugs of some kind.
| in a/the ~
the questions used in the survey
| ~ into
a survey into the state of English in universities
| ~ on
a survey on drivers' attitudes to the police
PHRASES
the findings/results of a survey
2 of land or a building
ADJ.
full | aerial | archaeological, geological, geophysical, land, seismic | structural, valuation
A structural survey of the property revealed serious defects.
VERB + SURVEY
carry out, do, make
ADV.
carefully | coldly, coolly, critically
Her green eyes surveyed him coolly.
PREP.
from
I surveyed the scene from my window.
Concise English dictionary
surveys|surveyed|surveyingsər'veɪ /sə'
noun
+a detailed critical inspection
+short descriptive summary (of events)
+the act of looking or seeing or observing
verb
+consider in a comprehensive way
+look over in a comprehensively, inspect
+keep under surveillance
+hold a review (of troops)
+make a survey of; for statistical purposes
+plot a map of (land)
