noun
Uncommon
surveyor
suh-VAY-uh
Surveyor (noun) means someone whose job is to measure land and mark out exact boundaries and positions. Example: “The surveyor marked the property line with small orange flags.”
noun
1
Someone whose job is to measure land and mark out exact boundaries and positions.
"The surveyor marked the property line with small orange flags."
"A land surveyor was hired before the fence could legally go up."
2
Someone who inspects a building, ship, or other property to check its condition or value.
"The insurance company sent a surveyor to assess the storm damage."
How to use surveyor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA professional who measures land or inspects property.
Common pairings
a chartered surveyor
a land surveyor
call in a surveyor
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman surveour, ultimately from Old French sorveor — related to survey.
Rhymes for surveyor
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What does “surveyor” mean?
The word “surveyor” means someone whose job is to measure land and mark out exact boundaries and positions. In plain terms, a professional who measures land or inspects property.
How do you pronounce “surveyor”?
“Surveyor” is pronounced suh-VAY-uh (/sɚˈveɪ̯.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “surveyor” in a sentence?
Here is “surveyor” used in a sentence: “The surveyor marked the property line with small orange flags.”
What part of speech is “surveyor”?
“Surveyor” is a noun.
Where does the word “surveyor” come from?
The word “surveyor” comes from Old French. From Anglo-Norman surveour, ultimately from Old French sorveor — related to survey.
Is “surveyor” a common word?
“Surveyor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “surveyor” have?
“Surveyor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone whose job is to measure land and mark out exact boundaries and positions.
