surveying
noun
sur·vey·ing
sər-ˈvā-iŋ 
ˈsər-ˌvā-
: a branch of applied mathematics that is concerned with determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, the lengths and directions of the bounding lines, and the contour of the surface and with accurately delineating the whole on paper
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There was not much dribble penetration and even fewer advantages created by cutting; just a lot of surveying and then shooting over or driving into a set defence.
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
The applicant for the rezoning of the 1.05-acre property at 303 S. Promenade Blvd. was Swope Consulting LLC, a civil engineering and land surveying firm.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
The first round of surveying, in May, also queried residents about amending the city charter to allow the city to lease public parklands to commercial entities for 55 years, up from the current 25-year allowance.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
The end goal is for all data to be accessible and interconnected, regardless of location or origin—from surveying and architectural design, to construction management and operations and maintenance.
—Mark Schwartz, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
The applicant for the rezoning of the 1.05-acre property at 303 S. Promenade Blvd. was Swope Consulting LLC, a civil engineering and land surveying firm.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
The first round of surveying, in May, also queried residents about amending the city charter to allow the city to lease public parklands to commercial entities for 55 years, up from the current 25-year allowance.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
The end goal is for all data to be accessible and interconnected, regardless of location or origin—from surveying and architectural design, to construction management and operations and maintenance.
—Mark Schwartz, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surveying. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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