Cool MateSurvey
UK /["/ˈsɜːveɪ/"]/US /["/ˈsɜːrveɪ/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- poll
- questionnaire
- study
- feedback
- assessment
Antonyms
- ignore
- neglect
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'serve' due to similar spelling.
- Using 'surveys' as a verb instead of a noun.
- Mixing up the meaning with 'sightseeing.'