Word
surveying
Phoneticssur·vey·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɝˌveɪɪŋ/
UK/səvˈeɪɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the job or process of measuring and mapping an area of land. Professionals do this to find exact boundaries before building houses or roads.
n. the technique or profession of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them. Often involves the use of specialized equipment like theodolites to establish maps and boundaries.
Examples
“The company hired a professional for the surveying of the new site.”
“Accurate surveying is essential before any major construction project can begin to ensure the building stays within legal property lines.”
“Advances in satellite technology and drone imaging have revolutionized land surveying, allowing for the rapid creation of highly detailed topographical maps that were previously impossible to generate manually.”
Examples
simple
“The company hired a professional for the surveying of the new site.”
contextual
“Accurate surveying is essential before any major construction project can begin to ensure the building stays within legal property lines.”
complex
“Advances in satellite technology and drone imaging have revolutionized land surveying, allowing for the rapid creation of highly detailed topographical maps that were previously impossible to generate manually.”
Usage
Primarily used as an uncountable noun to describe the professional activity or academic field.
Real-World Examples
“FireTracking's cameras are currently surveying a million hectares, mainly in France.” “This image is part of a Hubble Treasury program that is surveying approximately half of the Milky Way's known globular clusters.” Etymology
From survey + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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