survey

(noun) a detailed critical inspection. Synonyms: study.

(noun) short descriptive summary (of events). Synonyms: sketch, resume.

(noun) the act of looking or seeing or observing. Synonyms: view, sight. Examples: "He tried to get a better view of it." "His survey of the battlefield was limited."

(verb) consider in a comprehensive way. Synonyms: appraise. Examples: "He appraised the situation carefully before acting."

(verb) look over carefully or inspect. Examples: "He surveyed his new classmates."

(verb) keep under surveillance. Synonyms: surveil, follow. Examples: "The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing."

(verb) hold a review (of troops). Synonyms: review, go over.

(verb) make a survey of; for statistical purposes.

(verb) plot a map of (land).