walking survey

American  

[waw-king sur-vey] / ˈwɔ kɪŋ ˌsɜr veɪ /

noun

1. a systematic inspection of an area on foot in order to assess the state of something in that area, such as housing or infrastructure, or to search for something specific.

   A walking survey established that many of the sidewalks, parks, and businesses would be difficult for elderly or disabled people to navigate.

   We fanned out and did a walking survey of the dig site, looking for anything of interest on the surface.

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Etymology

Origin of walking survey

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

After a few hours of walking survey lines, Schijf and his group of volunteers broke ranks to see if they could find any live tortoises before calling it a day.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2020