Surveying
[sə'veɪɪŋ] or [sɝ'veɪŋ]
Definition
(noun.) the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map; 'he studied surveying at college'.
Editor: Rufus--From WordNet
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Survey
(n.) That branch of applied mathematics which teaches the art of determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, the length and directions of the bounding lines, the contour of the surface, etc., with an accurate delineation of the whole on paper; the act or occupation of making surveys.
Checker: Patty
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Survey.
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Examples
- Grin away,' said Sikes, replacing the poker, and surveying him with savage contempt; 'grin away. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- And what is more,' exclaimed Young John, surveying him in a doleful maze, 'he appears to mean it! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- You don't intend to make calls in that state, I hope, cried Amy, surveying her with amazement. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- You too have altered, and for the better, I think Timothy, said Yeobright, surveying the firm figure of Fairway. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- We have seen in an earlier chapter that geometry developed as a sci ence is becoming gradually weaned from the art of surveying. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- I should think they had,' exclaimed Mr. Weller, surveying his companion's rags with undisguised wonder. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Elizabeth, after slightly surveying it, went to a window to enjoy its prospect. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- And a wery good notion of a lunch it is, take it altogether,' said Mr. Weller, surveying his arrangement of the repast with great satisfaction. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Mrs. Cadwallader's mind was rapidly surveying the possibilities of choice for Dorothea. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- I forgot the confounded jelly, but it can't be helped now, said John, surveying the prospect with an anxious eye. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Ah,' said the red-haired man, surveying Mr. Weller from head to foot with a supercilious look. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It is not indeed, Sam,' replied Mr. Pickwick, surveying the crowded and filthy street through which they were passing. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Jos was surveying the queer little apartment in which he found his old flame. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- General or comprehensive aims are points of view for surveying the specific problems of education. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Listen to me, Amelia, said Becky, marching up and down the room before the other and surveying her with a sort of contemptuous kindness. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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