SURVEYING

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.