surveyor

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English surveyour, from Anglo-Norman surveour, from Old French sorveor. By surface analysis, survey + -or.

Pronunciation

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Noun

surveyor (plural surveyors)

  1. A person occupied with surveying: the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
  2. One who carries out a survey or poll.
    Coordinate term: respondent
  3. (UK) A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.
    Other costs associated with selling a home include surveyor's fees, legal fees, estate agent's commission, stamp duty and the VAT.

Derived terms

Translations

Middle English

Noun

surveyor

  1. Alternative form of surveyour
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