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surveying Definition

sur·vey·ing (sər vā)

noun

  1. the act of one who surveys
  2. the science or work of making land surveys

surveying Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cave: It is awarded by a panel of three judges picked by BCRA Council for any contribution to cave surveying considered worthy.
  • build: The course aims to produce graduates with skills and expertise in building surveying and prepare them for careers in the management of property.

Adjective modifier

  • hydrographic: Many pursue careers in land, engineering or hydrographic surveying in the UK or overseas.
  • geophysical: The Winter 1998 issue includes articles on: Geophysical surveying from the air.
  • topographic: Clue: It gets a bit tedious... Topographic surveying How does Helen measure up?
  • seismic: Detailed examination of structure can be obtained by geophysical techniques such as seismic surveying.
  • chartered: Chartered surveying is one of the most exciting and diverse professions around.
  • on-site: Her previous experience in historic building survey and recording has been in on-site surveying and rectified photographical assessment using 3-Dimensional design packages.

Modifies a noun

  • profession: The surveying profession traditionally gets most attention from property lawyers.
  • technique: Several training days in surveying techniques have been held for over seventy people.
  • instrument: Once set up the compass is not required for the surveying instrument.
  • equipment: That, of course, includes HADAS: Daphne Lorimer will mount an exhibit showing our surveying equipment in use.
  • trip: On the surveying trip it proved to have shrunk by 16 meters.
  • firm: The same surveying firm came along for the potential purchasers.

Noun used with modifier

  • resistivity: A new geophysical survey was conducted around the present excavations using David Staveley's new TR system resistivity surveying machine.
  • quantity: The percentage figures were, she said, agreed to include some quantity surveying services.
  • cave: The course in cave Surveying which was held recently was a splendid thing.
  • asbestos: All of our surveyors carry the BIOH P402 qualification, the recognized industry standard for asbestos surveying.
  • land: The term ' geomatics ' is now more commonly used than ' land surveying ' in the industry.
  • building: A renowned building surveying consultancy, with a prestigious presence in London, has launched a new office in Reading.