survey

1. survey (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The act of surveying; a general view.

Example: Under his proud survey the city lies.

2. survey (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

Example: A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.

3. survey (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.

4. survey (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

Example: He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.

5. survey (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

Example: […]with ſuch alter'd Looks,[…] / All pale, and ſpeechleſs, he ſurvey'd me round;

6. survey (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

Example: It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.