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surveying
/ ɜːˈɪɪŋ /
noun
- the study or practice of measuring altitudes, angles, and distances on the land surface so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
- the setting out on the ground of the positions of proposed construction or engineering works
Word History and Origins
Origin of surveying1
Example Sentences
It is hoped the technique will make surveying butterflies and moths quicker and reveal secrets about their behaviour and evolution.
I can say that there are some species whose characteristics make them less conducive to surveying through efforts like the Breeding Bird Survey.
Video verified by the BBC showed the charred remnants of the camp with belongings strewn across the ground and survivors surveying the damage.
Woods and Williams took a long time surveying the situation, discussing the slope, speed and what the ball might do with spin.
They spent the matches recording data on where each boss stood, while also surveying how they interacted with those around them.
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