Associations to the word «Surveyor»

Wiktionary

SURVEYOR, noun. A person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
SURVEYOR, noun. (UK) A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.

Dictionary definition

SURVEYOR, noun. An engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures.
SURVEYOR, noun. Someone who conducts a statistical survey.

Wise words

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