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Survey

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɜːveɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɜːrveɪ/"]/

Meaning of Survey

an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions

In simple words: A way to ask many people questions to get information.

Survey in a sentence

• The survey revealed interesting facts about consumer behavior.
• Please complete the survey by the end of the week.
• They conducted a survey to understand public opinion on the new policy.
• Before the construction begins, they will survey the land to assess its condition.
• The teacher used a survey to gather feedback from students about the course.

How to use Survey

Used in both academic and business contexts, often appropriate for data collection. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

survey + object

Memory hint

Think of 'serve' + 'way' — you serve questions to people.

Related words

Collocations with Survey

• comprehensive
• detailed
• extensive
• administer
• carry out
• conduct
• cover something
• deal with something
• examine something
• data
• results
• method
• according to a/​the survey
• in a/​the survey
• survey into
• the findings of a/​the survey
• the results of a/​the survey
• full
• aerial
• archaeological
• carry out
• do
• make
• full
• aerial
• archaeological
• carry out
• do
• make
• comprehensive
• detailed
• extensive
• administer
• carry out
• conduct
• cover something
• deal with something
• examine something
• data
• results
• method
• according to a/​the survey
• in a/​the survey
• survey into
• the findings of a/​the survey
• the results of a/​the survey

Synonyms for Survey

• poll
• questionnaire
• study
• feedback
• assessment

Opposites of Survey

• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Survey

• Confused with 'serve' due to similar spelling.
• Using 'surveys' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Mixing up the meaning with 'sightseeing.'

Frequently asked questions about Survey

What does Survey mean?

A way to ask many people questions to get information.

What is the definition of Survey?

an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions

How do you use Survey in a sentence?

The survey revealed interesting facts about consumer behavior.

Can you give another example of Survey?

Please complete the survey by the end of the week.

What are synonyms for Survey?

Common alternatives include poll, questionnaire, study, feedback, assessment.

What is the opposite of Survey?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect.

What words go with Survey?

It commonly pairs with comprehensive, detailed, extensive, administer, carry out, conduct, cover something, deal with something, examine something, data, results, method, according to a/​the survey, in a/​the survey, survey into, the findings of a/​the survey, the results of a/​the survey, full, aerial, archaeological, carry out, do, make, full, aerial, archaeological, carry out, do, make, comprehensive, detailed, extensive, administer, carry out, conduct, cover something, deal with something, examine something, data, results, method, according to a/​the survey, in a/​the survey, survey into, the findings of a/​the survey, the results of a/​the survey.

What are common mistakes when using Survey?

Confused with 'serve' due to similar spelling. Using 'surveys' as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up the meaning with 'sightseeing.'

How do you pronounce Survey?

US: /["/ˈsɜːrveɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɜːveɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Survey?

Used in both academic and business contexts, often appropriate for data collection. Avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Survey?

"Survey" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.