Definition of Surveying

1. Noun. The practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map. "He studied surveying at college"

Specialized synonyms: Triangulation
Generic synonyms: Measure, Measurement, Measuring, Mensuration
Derivative terms: Survey

Definition of Surveying

1. n. That branch of applied mathematics which teaches the art of determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, the length and directions of the bounding lines, the contour of the surface, etc., with an accurate delineation of the whole on paper; the act or occupation of making surveys.

Definition of Surveying

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surveying

surucucus
surveil
surveillance
surveillances
surveillance of disease
surveillance system
surveillant
surveillants
surveilled
surveilling
surveils
survey
surveyal
surveyals
surveyed
surveying (current term)
surveyings
surveying instrument
surveyor
surveyor's instrument
surveyor's level
surveyors
surveys
surview
surviewed
surviews
survivabilities
survivability
survivable
survival

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