surveying

(noun) the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map. Example: "He studied surveying at college."

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

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

(verb) keep under surveillance. Synonyms: surveil, follow, survey. Example: "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, survey.

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

(verb) plot a map of (land). Synonyms: survey.