survey-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: look at, size up, and consider something carefully

Examples:
The strangers surveyed the other people in the tavern.
The teacher surveyed his students' experiment plans.
Wilson surveyed the house to determine its size.

Mappings:
VerbNet: assessment-34.1, investigate-35.4
FrameNet: Scrutiny
PropBank: survey.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 3

Sense Number 2: review or inspect something officially based on standards

Commentary:
NOTE: used to inspect something as a part of a process to ascertain if the standards imposed were followed as required.

Examples:
A national engineering firm surveyed the building in 1998.
They surveyed the troops to evaluate the effectiveness of their military training.

Mappings:
VerbNet: assessment-34.1, investigate-35.4
FrameNet: Scrutiny
PropBank: survey.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 3: question people in poll for statistical purposes

Examples:
When we surveyed corporate directors six months ago, they cited the same concerns.
We surveyed the consumers of 10 US-based retailers.
When he surveyed the users, they found half wanted more advanced features.
Students were surveyed on their educational experiences in the course.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: survey.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 4: plot a detailed map of an area

Commentary:
NOTE: to make a detailed map of an area of land, including its boundaries, area, and elevation, using geometry and trigonometry to measure angles and distances.

Examples:
They have surveyed and mapped every part of the United States.
This is Humphrey's map examined and surveyed for the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Scrutiny
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6