noun

surveying

suh-VAY-ihng

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

surveyings plural

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

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