Observe vs. Survey
Observeverb
(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
Observeverb
(transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
Observeverb
(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.
Observeverb
To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.
Observeverb
To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to notice; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army; to observe an accident.
Observeverb
To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
Observeverb
To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
Observeverb
To make a remark; to comment; to make an observation{3}; - generally with on or upon.
Observeverb
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;
Observeverb
make mention of;
Observeverb
observe with care or pay close attention to;
Observeverb
watch attentively;
Observeverb
show respect towards;
Observeverb
celebrate, as of holidays or rites;
Observeverb
follow with the eyes or the mind;
Observeverb
observe correctly or closely;
Observeverb
conform one's action or practice to;
Observeverb
notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant
Observeverb
watch (someone or something) carefully and attentively
Observeverb
take note of or detect (something) in the course of a scientific study
Observeverb
make a remark
Observeverb
fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation)
Observeverb
maintain (silence) in compliance with a rule or custom, or temporarily as a mark of respect
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perform or take part in (a rite or ceremony)
Observeverb
celebrate or acknowledge (an anniversary)
Surveynoun
The act of surveying; a general view.
Surveynoun
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
Surveynoun
The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
Surveynoun
A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
Surveynoun
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
Surveynoun
A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.
Surveynoun
(historical) An auction at which a farm is let for three lives.
Surveynoun
(US) A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.
Surveyverb
To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook
Surveyverb
To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
Surveyverb
To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of
Surveyverb
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
Surveyverb
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.
Surveyverb
To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.
Surveyverb
To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country.
Surveyverb
To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
Surveyverb
To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire.
Surveyverb
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 measurments, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast.
Surveyverb
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.
Surveynoun
The act of surveying; a general view, as from above.
Surveynoun
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of all the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality; as, a survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.
Surveynoun
The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth's surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it.
Surveynoun
a detailed critical inspection
Surveynoun
short descriptive summary (of events)
Surveynoun
the act of looking or seeing or observing;
Surveyverb
consider in a comprehensive way;
Surveyverb
look over in a comprehensively, inspect;
Surveyverb
keep under surveillance;
Surveyverb
hold a review (of troops)
Surveyverb
make a survey of; for statistical purposes
Surveyverb
plot a map of (land)
