surveyor
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle English surveyour, from Anglo-Norman surveour, from Old French sorveor. By surface analysis, survey + -or.
Pronunciation
Noun
surveyor (plural surveyors)
- A person occupied with surveying: the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
- One who carries out a survey or poll.
- Coordinate term: respondent
- (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
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface
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person inspecting something
Middle English
Noun
surveyor
- Alternative form of surveyour