Surveying meaning

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The measurement of dimensional relationships, as of horizontal distances, elevations, directions, and angles, on the earth's surface especially for use in locating property boundaries, construction layout, and mapmaking.
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The act of one who surveys.
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The science or work of making land surveys.
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(sciences) Art and science of accurately determining the position of points and the distances between them.
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Present participle of survey.
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Origin of surveying

  • survey +"Ž -ing
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Surveying Sentence Examples

  • The stranger stepped next to her, surveying the damage.

  • She placed the last clip and stood back, surveying the outdoor dining area.

  • He turned and leaned back against the counter, surveying her with obvious distaste.

  • D'Anville's map contained all that was then known, but ten years afterwards Major Rennell began his surveying labours, which extended over the period from 1763 to 1782.

  • This was followed by the Book of Surveying and Improvements (1523), by the same author.

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