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What strikes the historian surveying anti-Semitism worldwide over more than two millennia is its fundamental irrationality. It seems to make no sense, any more than malaria or meningitis makes sense.
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Meaning of "surveying" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SURVEYING

surveying  [sɜːˈveɪɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SURVEYING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Surveying is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SURVEYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

surveying

Surveying

Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them, commonly practiced by licensed surveyors, and members of various building professions. These points are usually on the surface of the Earth, and they are often used to establish land maps and boundaries for ownership, locations or other governmentally required or civil law purposes. To accomplish their objective, surveyors use elements of mathematics, physics, engineering and law. An alternative definition, from the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, is the science and art of making all essential measurements to determine the relative position of points or physical and cultural details above, on, or beneath the surface of the Earth, and to depict them in a usable form, or to establish the position of points or details.

Definition of surveying in the English dictionary

The definition of surveying in the dictionary is the study or practice of measuring altitudes, angles, and distances on the land surface so that they can be accurately plotted on a map. Other definition of surveying is the setting out on the ground of the positions of proposed construction or engineering works.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SURVEYING


bricklaying
ˈbrɪkˌleɪɪŋ
cable-laying
ˈkeɪbəlˌleɪɪŋ
decaying
dɪˈkeɪɪŋ
dismaying
dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ
ebaying
ˈiːˌbeɪɪŋ
fee-paying
ˈfiːˌpeɪɪŋ
graying
ˈɡreɪɪŋ
greying
ˈɡreɪɪŋ
inlaying
ˈɪnˌleɪɪŋ
laying
ˈleɪɪŋ
Maying
ˈmeɪɪŋ
neighing
ˈneɪɪŋ
overlaying
ˌəʊvəˈleɪɪŋ
paying
ˈpeɪɪŋ
playing
ˈpleɪɪŋ
praying
ˈpreɪɪŋ
saying
ˈseɪɪŋ
slaying
ˈsleɪɪŋ
soothsaying
ˈsuːθˌseɪɪŋ
taxpaying
ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SURVEYING

surveil
surveillance
surveillance society
surveillant
surveille
survey
survey course
survey fee
survey ship
surveyable
surveyal
surveyance
surveyor
surveyor´s chain
surveyor´s level
surveyor´s measure
surveyorship
surview
survivability
survivable

WORDS THAT END LIKE SURVEYING

accompanying
annoying
bullying
buying
copying
crying
drying
dying
flying
geodetic surveying
keying
lying
outlying
phase shift keying
plane surveying
qualifying
quantity surveying
trying
underlying
varying

Synonyms and antonyms of surveying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SURVEYING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «surveying» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of surveying

Translation of «surveying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SURVEYING

Find out the translation of surveying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of surveying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «surveying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

测量
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agrimensura
570 millions of speakers

English

surveying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सर्वेक्षण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المسح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

геодезия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

levantamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাপজোপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arpentage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kaji selidik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vermessungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

測量
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

측량
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Surveying
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khảo sát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அளவியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सर्वेक्षण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ölçme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rilevamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

geodezyjne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

геодезія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

topografie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τοπογραφικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

opmetings
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lantmäteri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppmåling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of surveying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SURVEYING»

The term «surveying» is very widely used and occupies the 19.082 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SURVEYING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about surveying

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3 QUOTES WITH «SURVEYING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word surveying.
1
Joseph DeRisi
Surveying the way viruses have been discovered in the past, I came to the conclusion that I could use my technology that I developed as a graduate student - DNA microarray technology - to create a chip that would simultaneously screen for all viruses ever discovered, and furthermore have the built-in capability of discovering new viruses.
2
Paul Johnson
What strikes the historian surveying anti-Semitism worldwide over more than two millennia is its fundamental irrationality. It seems to make no sense, any more than malaria or meningitis makes sense.
3
Ellen Swallow Richards
I prefer surveying for a week to spending a week in fashionable society even of the best class.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SURVEYING»

Discover the use of surveying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to surveying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Surveying and Levelling
This book is meant for the first course on Surveying and Levelling of most of the universities.
S. S. Bhavikatti, 2009
2
Textbook of Surveying
This book presents, in SI units, the various methods and concepts of surveying, laying greater emphasis on those that are commonly used.
C Venkatramaiah, 1996
3
Higher Surveying
This Book Presents A Systematic And Contemporary Treatment Of The Theory And Applications Involved In Higher Surveying.
A M Chandra, 2007
4
Construction Quantity Surveying: A Practical Guide for the ...
This book aims to provide readers with a practical guide into quantity surveying from a main contractor's perspective. Readers will acquire an understanding of the skills and competencies required by the contractor’s quantity surveyor.
Donald Towey, 2012
5
Basic Surveying
The primary aim of this book is to provide a guide to current practice and equipment for non-specialist surveyors in the various professions involved in the construction industry and the environment.
Raymond Paul, Walter Whyte, 2012
6
A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, and Civil Engineering
The latest addition to the Oxford Paperback Reference series, this A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available.
Christopher Gorse, David Johnston, Martin Pritchard, 2012
7
GPS Satellite Surveying
The new edition of this essential book reflects the continued advancement of GPS technology, including changing capabilities of the satellites upon which this technology is based, as well as how the technology is integrated within the ...
Alfred Leick, 2004
8
Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying
This edition begins with an overview of the need for measurement and the differing rules governing measurement at different stages of the design or project cycle.
Sandra Lee, William Trench, Andrew Willis, 2013
9
The Surveying Handbook
This second edition is extensively revised and expanded. In addition to new coverage of GIS and GPS, the book features new chapters on boundary surveys on land and along waterways.
Russell Charles Brinker, Roy Minnick, 1995
10
New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice
The book is recommended reading for students of quantity surveying and an essential guide for all surveying professionals seeking to familiarise themselves with the latest developments.
Duncan Cartlidge, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SURVEYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term surveying is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Apple Maps Vehicles to Survey France, Italy and Sweden in August
Apple has announced that its fleet of vehicles collecting street-level mapping data in multiple countries will begin surveying France and Sweden throughout ... «Mac Rumors, Jul 15»
2
W.Va. entities surveying public on arts programs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Two state entities are asking West Virginians for their opinions on arts programs. The state Commission on the Arts and the Division ... «WOWK, Jul 15»
3
2 men surveying land for pipeline plead no contest to charges
NEW CASTLE — Two Ohio men pleaded no contest Tuesday in Craig County District Court to misdemeanor trespassing charges tied to surveying work for the ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
4
WV AG Surveying County Commissions About Prayer At Meetings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is surveying the state's 55 county commissions about whether they have prayers at their ... «WCHS-TV8, Jul 15»
5
Surveying for I-70 bridge replacement starts Monday
Crews are scheduled to begin surveying Interstate 70 between Garth Avenue and Range Line Street on Monday, the first step in a project to replace five of the ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Apple Maps Vehicles Surveying 13 More US States Later This Month
Apple's fleet of vehicles collecting street-level mapping data in the United States will begin surveying 13 more U.S. states between July 15 and July 31, including ... «Mac Rumors, Jul 15»
7
Adjusters Surveying Hail Damage In Leola
Property owners in some parts of the state haven't finished assessing damage, much less fixing it following this week's storms. Similar to other communities, ... «KELOLAND TV, Jun 15»
8
The Proactive Power of Surveying Your Users
In this edition of the CAD Manager's Newsletter, I will make the case that surveying your users can be the best way to find out what's troubling them, what the root ... «Cadalyst Magazine, Jun 15»
9
Moving mountains: Everest shifted 3 centimeters during Nepal quake
Caption: According to China's National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation, Mount Everest shifted three centimeters southwest during the ... «abc27, Jun 15»
10
Surveying crew finds human remains near county facility
MARIETTA — A land surveying crew found decomposed human remains in the woods near the intersection of County Services Parkway and Powder Springs ... «Marietta Daily Journal, Jun 15»

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