English Dictionary
Definition survey in British English
survey
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/
Example
This survey shows the percentage of single-parent households in each area.
2
an examination of something to see how good its condition is
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2.1
an examination of a house done by an expert for someone who wants to buy it
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2.2
a written statement that gives the results of this examination
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4
a general examination of a subject or situation
Example
The essay begins with a survey of the relevant literature.
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