survey
gb/sˈɚvˌeɪ/ us/sˈɚvˌeɪ/
B1
English
~ 1100
felmérés, kérdőív, felmérést végez, felmér, szemügyre vesz, földmérés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to conduct [a survey] on/about [topic]
The company conducted a survey to find out what customers think about their new product.
A vállalat felmérést végzett, hogy megtudja, mit gondolnak a vásárlók az új termékükről.
According to the latest survey, most people prefer working from home.
A legfrissebb felmérés szerint a legtöbben szívesebben dolgoznak otthonról.
We sent out an online survey to collect feedback from our users.
The survey results showed a decline in customer satisfaction.
She is designing a survey about people's eating habits.
Learner examples
They did a survey about food.
Felmérést készítettek az ételekről.
We had to answer a survey at school.
Az iskolában ki kellett töltenünk egy kérdőívet.
The survey asked ten simple questions.
I filled in a short survey online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'survey' with 'interview'. An interview is usually one-on-one, while a survey involves many people answering the same questions.
Meaning
A set of questions for information gathering
Collocations
conduct a survey
|online survey
|customer survey
|survey results
|survey participants
Synonyms
questionnaire (A written set of questions, often part of a survey but more narrowly refers to the form itself.)
Antonyms
census (A complete count of a population, not just a sample survey.)
Themes
research
|business
|society
|communication
|education
Definition
A way to get information by asking many people the same questions.
A method of collecting information or opinions from people, usually by asking a set of prepared questions.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to survey [people/group] about [topic]
The researchers surveyed 500 students about their study habits.
A kutatók 500 diák körében végeztek felmérést a tanulási szokásaikról.
We surveyed our customers to see how satisfied they are.
Felmérést végeztünk az ügyfeleink körében, hogy lássuk, mennyire elégedettek.
The government is surveying residents on local transport issues.
Learner examples
They surveyed the class about homework.
Felmérést végeztek az osztályban a házi feladatról.
We surveyed people in the park.
Felmérést végeztünk a parkban az emberek körében.
The company will survey customers next week.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'survey' (verb) with 'observe'. Observing means watching, not asking questions.
Meaning
To ask people questions for information
Collocations
survey customers
|survey the public
|survey employees
|survey participants
Synonyms
poll (Often used for surveys about political opinions or voting intentions.)
Themes
research
|business
|society
|communication
|education
Definition
To ask many people the same questions to get information.
To question a group of people to collect information or opinions.
VERB
B2
3
felmér
B1
Usage pattern:
to survey [land/building/scene]
The engineers surveyed the site before starting construction.
A mérnökök felmérték a helyszínt, mielőtt elkezdték az építkezést.
She surveyed the room before deciding where to sit.
Szemügyre vette a szobát, mielőtt eldöntötte, hová üljön.
After the storm, officials surveyed the damage to the coastline.
Learner examples
They surveyed the land for building.
Felmérték a telket az építkezéshez.
He surveyed the room before speaking.
Szemügyre vette a szobát, mielőtt megszólalt.
Workers surveyed the bridge for safety.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with simply 'looking at' something casually. Here it implies a careful or official examination.
Meaning
To examine or measure an area carefully
Collocations
survey the land
|survey the damage
|survey the site
Synonyms
inspect (Similar meaning but often used for checking objects or processes rather than land measurements.)
Themes
construction
|geography
|work
|science
|travel
Definition
To look at something closely to check or measure it.
To look at or examine something carefully, especially to measure land or assess its condition.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The council ordered a land survey before approving the new road.
Az önkormányzat geodéziai felmérést rendelt el az új út jóváhagyása előtt.
A geological survey was carried out in the area.
Földtani felmérést végeztek a területen.
The boundary survey confirmed the property lines.
Learner examples
They did a land survey before building.
Földmérést végeztek, mielőtt építkezni kezdtek.
The map comes from a recent survey.
A térkép egy friss felmérés alapján készült.
A survey shows where the borders are.
Meaning
Measurement of land for mapping or building
Collocations
land survey
|geological survey
|boundary survey
Synonyms
mapping (More general and not necessarily involving precise land measurement.)
Themes
construction
|geography
|work
|law
|science
Definition
Work to measure land and make maps or plans for building.
The process of measuring and mapping land and its features, often for construction or legal purposes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
survey
IPA
GB/sˈɚvˌeɪ/
US/sˈɚvˌeɪ/
Syllables & stress
sur - vey (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: survey
- Plural: survey, surveys
Verb
- Base: survey
- 3rd Person Singular: surveys
- Present Participle: surveying
- Past: surveyed
Word family
Forms
surveys
noun
surveying
verb
surveyed
verb
Related words
surveyor
noun
Expressions
conduct a survey
1/kəndˈʌkt ə sˈɚvˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
To organize and carry out a survey
To plan and do a study by asking people questions.
Examples
- The marketing team will conduct a survey on customer satisfaction.
- Before making changes, they conducted a survey among employees.
survey says
1/sˈɚvˌeɪ sˈɛz/
fixed phrase
informal
Reporting results from a survey or poll
Used to tell what people answered in a survey or poll.
Examples
- Survey says that most voters support the proposal.
- Survey says more people are working from home than ever before.
geological survey
1/d͡ʒˌiəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl sˈɚvˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
official study of an area’s geology
A careful study and mapping of the rocks, ground, and natural resources in a certain area.
Examples
- The Geological Survey published new maps of the region's fault lines.
- The government ordered a geological survey before allowing mining in the region.
- A geological survey found rich mineral deposits in the mountains.
- According to the latest geological survey, the area may contain large oil reserves.