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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Survey \Sur*vey"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Surveyed}; p. pr & vb
n. {Surveying}.] [OF. surveoir surveer sur, sor, over E.
sur + veoir veeir, to see F. voir, L. videre See {Sur-},
and {Vision}, and cf {Supervise}.]
1. To inspect, or take a view of to view with attention, as
from a high place to overlook; as to stand on a hill,
and survey the surrounding country.
Round he surveys and well might where he stood, So
high above. --Milton.
2. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
With such altered looks . . . All pale and
speechless, he surveyed me round. --Dryden.
3. To examine with reference to condition, situation, value,
etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of as to survey
a building in order to determine its value and exposure to
loss by fire.
4. To determine the form extent, position, etc., of as a
tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like by means of
linear and angular measurments and the application of the
principles of geometry and trigonometry; as to survey
land or a coast.
5. To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties
of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and
value of the same [Eng.] --Jacob (Law Dict.).
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