a detailed critical inspection

[ Syn: study ]

short descriptive summary (of events)

[ Syn: sketch , resume ]

the act of looking or seeing or observing; he tried to get a better view of it; his survey of the battlefield was limited

[ Syn: view , sight ]

consider in a comprehensive way; He appraised the situation carefully before acting

[ Syn: appraise ]

look over carefully or inspect; He surveyed his new classmates'

keep under surveillance; The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing

[ Syn: surveil , follow ]

hold a review (of troops)

[ Syn: review , go over ]

make a survey of; for statistical purposes

plot a map of (land)