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surveys

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2 syllables
7 characters
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2syllables

surveys

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surveys is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, surveys is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsurveys

1noun
  • The act of surveying; a general view.
  • A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

    Example: "A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings."

  • The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
  • A measured plan and description of any portion of country.

    Example: "The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys."

  • An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

    Example: "The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service."

  • A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.

    Example: "I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up."

  • An auction at which a farm is let for three lives.
  • A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.
1verb
  • To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

    Example: "He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country."

  • To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
  • To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

    Example: "It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks."

  • To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry

    Example: "to survey land or a coast"

  • To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
  • To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.

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