survey

sour- (Old French)

veeir (Old French)

surveer (Old French)

surveyen (Middle English)

survey (English)

To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry. To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.. To examine with reference to condition, [...]