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windshield survey

[ wind-sheeld sur-vey, win- ]

noun

  1. an assessment of something in a community, such as housing, infrastructure, or proximity to hospitals, that is made quickly by driving through the assessment area: Compare walking survey ( def ).

    A windshield survey can be done relatively easily and inexpensively, but can’t capture much detail.

    The advocacy group did a windshield survey of the city to determine how many unhoused people were sleeping on the streets.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of windshield survey1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Example Sentences

The Transportation Department’s street assessment unit has six inspectors who document road imperfections by conducting a “windshield survey” from their cars.

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