surveying

• Substantivo que designa a prática de medir ângulos e distâncias no terreno para representá-los com precisão em mapas.

A noun referring to the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map.

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1. Land measurementB2formal

   The practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map.

   Agrimensura

   • Surveying is essential for creating accurate maps of new developments.
   • He studied surveying at university before becoming a cartographer.
   • Modern surveying uses GPS technology to measure distances precisely.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de examinar, medir ou inspecionar algo detalhadamente, bem como coletar dados ou opiniões de um grupo de pessoas.

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.

   Examinar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassessexamineinspectreviewscanscrutinizestudyview

   Antônimosignoreneglectoverlook

2. Collect data or opinionsB1formal

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

   Pesquisar

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

   Sinônimoscanvassinterviewpoll

3. Measure landB2formal

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

   Fazer levantamento topográfico

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

   Sinônimoschartmapmeasureplot