survey
verb (used with object)
to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
have surveyed
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present perfectof survey.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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American soldiers have surveyed damage, overseen airport repairs and delivered aid supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Of the over 70 people Street Sense reporters have surveyed in the last two weeks, most say law enforcement interactions have been inconsistent.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2025
Of course, someone at the network might have surveyed the competition in the drama categories and seen a barren landscape, ripe for the taking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
So far this year, a handful of polls have surveyed more than 1,000 Black voters.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2024
He should have surveyed everyone he knew, instead of wandering around in a daze.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
