noun Uncommon

surveying

suh-VAY-ihng

Surveying (noun) means the science and practice of measuring land — working out exact positions, distances, and boundaries. Example: “She studied surveying so she could map out plots before construction begins.”

noun

The science and practice of measuring land — working out exact positions, distances, and boundaries.

"She studied surveying so she could map out plots before construction begins."

"Surveying equipment includes lasers, GPS receivers, and old-fashioned tripods."

How to Use Surveying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe job of measuring land accurately, usually before it gets built on.

Common pairings

land surveying a surveying team surveying equipment

Word Forms

surveyings plural

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Etymology

From survey plus the ending -ing, turning the verb into the name of the profession or activity.

Rhymes for surveying

Ying dying tying lying vying saying flying trying paying crying laying buying

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “surveying” mean?

The word “surveying” means the science and practice of measuring land — working out exact positions, distances, and boundaries. In plain terms, the job of measuring land accurately, usually before it gets built on.

How do you pronounce “surveying”?

“Surveying” is pronounced suh-VAY-ihng (/sɚˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “surveying” in a sentence?

Here is “surveying” used in a sentence: “She studied surveying so she could map out plots before construction begins.”

What part of speech is “surveying”?

“Surveying” is a noun.

Is “surveying” a common word?

“Surveying” is an uncommon word in modern English.