Definition of "Survey" :

noun: a detailed critical inspection

noun: the act of looking or seeing or observing

"His survey of the battlefield was limited."

noun: short descriptive summary (of events)

verb: consider in a comprehensive way

verb: plot a map of (land)

verb: make a survey of; for statistical purposes

verb: hold a review (of troops)

verb: look over carefully or inspect

"He surveyed his new classmates."

verb: keep under surveillance