control survey

American  

noun

1. an accurate survey of a region forming a basis for more detailed surveys.

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Example Sentences

Kristen Morris, a representative of Rockport Healthcare Services, which oversees Kingston, wrote in an email that “the infection control survey confirmed that Kingston was doing everything ... to prevent COVID-19 from entering and spreading at the facility.”

From Los Angeles Times

Farbenblum points to an infection control survey by the New York State Department of Health on May 4 that found no deficiencies.

From Washington Post

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute's 2018-19 Tobacco Control Survey shows the proportion of targeted sellers allowing children to buy vaping products has risen 12 percentage points in a year, from 28% to 40%.

From BBC

For the study, control survey responses were collected prior to campaign launch to ensure no exposure to branded podcast.

From Slate

A recent national quality control survey in the country suggested that around 25% of drugs could be sub-standard.

From BBC