survey

UK
/ˈsɜːveɪ/
US
/ˈsɜrveɪ/

Translations

surveynoun
surveys
pl
UK
/ˈsɜːveɪ/
US
/ˈsɜrveɪ/
relevé topographiqueSens technique pour la mesure et la cartographie d’un terrain.
The survey of the land was completed before construction began.
Le relevé topographique du terrain a été terminé avant le début des travaux.
enquêteSens général : étude ou examen approfondi visant à recueillir des informations.
The company conducted a survey to understand customer satisfaction levels.
L’entreprise a mené une enquête pour comprendre le niveau de satisfaction des clients.
vue d’ensemblePour une présentation générale ou un examen global d’un sujet.
The book provides a survey of the history of art.
Le livre propose une vue d’ensemble de l’histoire de l’art.
Additional translations
aperçuSens plus bref ou synthétique, selon le contexte.
arpentageTerme plus général ou plus ancien, surtout dans un contexte technique ou rural.
sondageSurtout pour une enquête d’opinion ou de perception.
surveyverb
surveyed
Past Simple
surveyed
Past Participle
surveying
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɜː.veɪ/
US
/ˈsɝː.veɪ/
sonderPour interroger un groupe afin de recueillir des avis ou des expériences.
The company surveyed its employees to gather feedback on the new policy.
L’entreprise a sondé ses employés pour recueillir des avis sur la nouvelle politique.
examinerRegarder attentivement et de manière approfondie.
She surveyed the landscape before making her decision.
Elle a examiné le paysage avant de prendre sa décision.
Additional translations
arpenterPour mesurer et décrire un terrain.
surveyadjective
UK
/ˈsɜː.veɪ/
US
/ˈsɝː.veɪ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an organized study or land measurement.
d’enquêteSe rapporte à une enquête ou à des données recueillies par enquête.
The survey results indicate a shift in consumer preferences.
Les résultats d’enquête indiquent un changement dans les préférences des consommateurs.
Additional translations
de sondageEmployé surtout quand il s’agit d’un sondage d’opinion.

Definitions

surveynoun
A detailed study or examination, especially one conducted to gather information about opinions, behaviors, or characteristics of a group.
The company conducted a survey to understand customer satisfaction levels.
A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
The book provides a survey of the history of art.
An act of measuring and mapping out the position, elevation, and boundaries of an area of land.
The survey of the land was completed before construction began.
surveyverb
To look carefully and thoroughly at someone or something, especially so as to appraise them.
She surveyed the landscape before making her decision.
To examine and record the area and features of (an area of land) so as to construct a map, plan, or description.
The team was hired to survey the land for the new development project.
To investigate the opinions or experiences of (a group of people) by asking them questions.
The company surveyed its employees to gather feedback on the new policy.
surveyadjective
Relating to, based on, or obtained from a survey or surveys.
The survey results indicate a shift in consumer preferences.