as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
According to a Statista survey on K-beauty popularity in the Americas, 61.3% of respondents in Mexico and 49.8% in Brazil said K-beauty was popular in their country, compared to 45.4% in the U.S.—showing how quickly this trend is being embraced across the region.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Overall, Michigan’s economy is expected to stay about the same through the end of the year, and more than half of Michigan executives surveyed expect their revenues to increase in that time, according to Business Leaders for Michigan’s CEO Economic Outlook Survey released in August.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
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However, a recent survey conducted by the progressive polling organization Data for Progress reveals that the majority of Americans oppose the idea of deporting all undocumented immigrants.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
According to a Statista survey on K-beauty popularity in the Americas, 61.3% of respondents in Mexico and 49.8% in Brazil said K-beauty was popular in their country, compared to 45.4% in the U.S.—showing how quickly this trend is being embraced across the region.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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The court filing claims Diddy surveyed the post’s numbers such as audience engagement.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Overall, Michigan’s economy is expected to stay about the same through the end of the year, and more than half of Michigan executives surveyed expect their revenues to increase in that time, according to Business Leaders for Michigan’s CEO Economic Outlook Survey released in August.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
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Holdups include environmental inspections to ensure the properties are safe, and customary searches by cadaver dogs, though no missing people have been reported, Fryhoff said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Spot, their quadruped robot, is already being used for industrial inspections, construction site monitoring, and safety operations, showcasing the versatility of robots in challenging environments.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the final part of the finale, Joan and Chock come out to be interviewed.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Since many of the men in the study haven’t been extensively interviewed, the National Geographic series does say something new, a feat, given there have been a number of films — some good, some bad — focused on the subject.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Officers conducting a preliminary investigation reviewed messages the student had left on Discord, an online chatting app used by gamers and others, and arrested the student on suspicion of making criminal threats.Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bipartisan examination: If there's an issue with the way the ballot was filled out, prompting a process called adjudication, in which bipartisan teams examine ballots to determine voter intent.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Because most industries comply with various regulatory frameworks with robust requirements for protecting data; scanning naturally improves this compliance.Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then Cooke and others scanned and analyzed the bone.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Numerous counts and audits showed President Joe Biden won the last presidential election.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trusted news outlets, like the Associated Press, will make race calls while the election officials count ballots and audit and certify results.Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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While the review was initiated to examine the leadership structure of the county’s Office of Education, the agency’s investigators quickly pivoted to the education board after hearing numerous complaints from staff, said Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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All students are required to take fine arts and humanities courses as part of their undergraduate core curriculum, with the goal of promoting critical thinking and helping students examine problems through multiple lenses.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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When contracting with customers and vendors to implement new AI capabilities, there’s an overwhelming amount of scrutiny over the terms and conditions.Hayden Stafford, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Gaetz and Vance are fans of Biden’s antitrust cop Trump’s victory initially set off a party among Wall Street dealmakers, with many cheering the end of the Biden administration’s intense antitrust scrutiny.Matt Egan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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