survey

• Substantiv, das eine eingehende Untersuchung, Erhebung oder Überprüfung von etwas bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit dem Sammeln von Daten oder Meinungen von einer Gruppe von Personen.

A noun referring to a detailed examination, study, or inspection of something, often involving the collection of data or opinions from a group of people.

1. Questionnaire or studyB1formal

   A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.

   Umfrage

   • The company conducted a survey to measure customer satisfaction.
   • Participants completed an online survey about their shopping habits.
   • The survey results showed a high level of interest in the new product.

   Synonymecanvassopinion pollpollquestionnaire

2. Examination of landB2formal

   The process of measuring and mapping an area of land to determine boundaries, features, or conditions.

   Vermessung

   • The survey of the property revealed a hidden stream.
   • Engineers performed a land survey before construction began.
   • The survey team used GPS equipment to map the terrain.

   Synonymesurveying

3. General overviewB2formal

   A broad examination or review of a subject, situation, or area.

   Überblick

   • The book provides a survey of modern art movements.
   • The report offers a survey of current economic trends.
   • A survey of the literature was conducted for the research paper.

   Synonymeappraisalassessmentconspectusexaminationoutlineoverviewreviewscansummarysynopsis

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas eingehend zu untersuchen, zu messen oder zu betrachten, sowie Daten oder Meinungen von einer Gruppe von Personen zu sammeln.

A verb used to indicate the act of examining, measuring, or inspecting something in detail, or of collecting data or opinions from a group of people.

1. Examine or inspectB2formal

   To look at or examine something carefully, especially in order to assess its condition or quality.

   untersuchen

   • The engineers surveyed the building after the earthquake.
   • She surveyed the room to find a seat.
   • They surveyed the land before building the new road.

   Synonymeassessexamineinspectreviewscanscrutinizestudyview

   Antonymeignoreneglectoverlook

2. Collect data or opinionsB1formal

   To ask people questions in order to collect information or opinions about something.

   Befragen

   • The company surveyed its employees about job satisfaction.
   • Researchers surveyed 1,000 people for the study.
   • We surveyed customers to find out their preferences.

   Synonymecanvassinterviewpoll

3. Measure landB2formal

   To measure and map out the features of an area of land.

   Vermessung durchführen

   • The surveyor surveyed the property boundaries.
   • They surveyed the field to determine its exact size.
   • The team surveyed the coastline for the new map.

   Synonymechartmapmeasureplot