resurvey: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal or technical
Quick answer
What does “resurvey” mean?
To survey again or anew.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To survey again or anew.
To conduct a new survey or assessment, often to update information, verify previous findings, or account for changes.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No spelling differences; minor pronunciation variations in vowel quality and rhoticity.
Connotations
Similar in both variants, implying a repeated or updated survey process.
Frequency
Equally uncommon in both dialects, with slightly higher usage in technical fields like geography or research.
Grammar
How to Use “resurvey” in a Sentence
transitive verb with direct object (e.g., resurvey + noun phrase)intransitive use in passive constructions (e.g., the site was resurveyed)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “resurvey” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The local authority will resurvey the park to plan new facilities.
- After the storm, they had to resurvey the coastal defences.
American English
- The firm decided to resurvey the market after the policy change.
- We need to resurvey the property lines before construction.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in market research to reassess consumer trends or update business strategies.
Academic
Employed in social sciences, geography, or archaeology for longitudinal studies or data verification.
Everyday
Rare in casual conversation; more likely in professional or community planning discussions.
Technical
Common in cartography, geology, demography, and engineering for updating maps, surveys, or measurements.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “resurvey”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “resurvey”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “resurvey”
- Confusing with 'review' (which is more general), mispronouncing with equal stress on both syllables, or overusing in informal contexts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is relatively uncommon and primarily used in formal, technical, or professional contexts such as research, planning, or academia.
Yes, it can function as a noun referring to the act or instance of resurveying, e.g., 'The resurvey revealed new insights.'
In British English, it is typically pronounced as /ˌriːˈsɜːveɪ/ with stress on the second syllable and a long 'i' in the first syllable.
It is often used in geography, cartography, sociology, market research, engineering, and environmental studies for updating or verifying survey data.
To survey again or anew.
Resurvey is usually formal or technical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Remember 're-' means again, and 'survey' means to examine, so resurvey is to examine again.
Conceptual Metaphor
Re-mapping the territory or seeing with fresh eyes to correct or update previous views.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'resurvey'?