Survey

SURVEY

-verb

1. (trans.) to view or consider in a comprehensive or general way

2. (trans.) to examine carefully, as or as if to appraise value

3. to plot a detailed map of (an area of land) by measuring or calculating distances and height

4. (British) to inspect (a building) to determine its condition and value

5. to examine (a vessel) thoroughly in order to determine its seaworthiness

6. (trans.) to run a statistical survey on (incomes, opinions, etc.)

-noun

7. a comprehensive or general view

8. a critical, detailed, and formal inspection

9. (British) an inspection of a building to determine its condition and value

10. a report incorporating the results of such an inspection

11. a body of surveyors

12. an area surveyed

13. (statistics) . a random sample

Looking over a fence

For a quick survey of works

Assessing the effort and time

Needed before opening