survey [ s·u·r·vey ]
Verb
She surveyed me closely through her fine spectacles.
Some adjacent areas were also surveyed, although less intensively.
the cottage didn't look unsafe, but he had it surveyed
One study surveyed 32 patients dying of cancer and stroke.
The poll surveyed the opinions of 3, 667 people, aged 18 years and older.
Noun
the author provides a survey of the relevant literature
a survey conducted by Gardening Which?
The survey's findings were far from encouraging, and indicated major structural problems.
A structural survey on the building described the windmill as ‘dangerous in parts’ and immediate work was needed.
He said extensive surveys had found no signs of the newt.
Other surveys were recently on view at the Fine Art Society in London and the National Museum, Cardiff, Wales.
the British Geological Survey

