English

survey

ˈsɝː.veɪ, ˈsɜrˌveɪ, səˈveɪ, sɚˈveɪ, ˈsɜːveɪ, ˈsɝveɪ
Meaning: a set of questions to gather information or opinions
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈsɜrˌveɪ, səˈveɪ, sɚˈveɪ, ˈsɜːveɪ, ˈsɝveɪ

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Example sentences

A recent survey showed that many students are stressed
A recent survey showed that many students are stressed.
The survey revealed that most people are satisfied with the service.
The survey revealed that most people are satisfied with the service.
The survey results were mostly negative.
The survey results were mostly negative.
Over sixty percent of the respondents in the survey preferred the new design.
Over sixty percent of the respondents in the survey preferred the new design.
The charity launched a nationwide survey to learn which towns needed help.
The charity launched a nationwide survey to learn which towns needed help.

Usage Notes

Often refers to a poll or questionnaire. It can also mean a detailed inspection of a building or a study of a subject.

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