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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe job of measuring land accurately, usually before it gets built on.
Common pairings
land surveying
a surveying team
surveying equipment
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Word forms
- Plural
- surveyings
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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
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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.
