survey
verb (used with object)
to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
surveyed
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past participleof survey.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof survey.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
surveyverb (used with object)to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
Example Sentences
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Although the forecast came in below the expectations of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg, Toyota's share price soared by more than 15 percent in the wake of the announcement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
The company’s third-quarter revenue rose 12% to $4.94 billion, beating the $4.73 billion forecast by analysts surveyed by FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The report also gives the following breakdown that speaks to your life: 18% of those surveyed said they had no retirement savings at all.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
The poll surveyed 2,787 registered voters in California from Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
He surveyed his classroom after sitting on the edge of his desk, holding the memo.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
