fact-finding vs survey

fact-finding

noun
  • The determination of factual information. 

adj
  • Designed to determine factual information; investigative. 

survey

noun
  • A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality. 

  • The act of surveying; a general view. 

  • The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface. 

  • A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people. 

  • A measured plan and description of any portion of country. 

  • A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer. 

  • An examination of the opinions of a group of people. 

  • An auction at which a farm is let for a lease for lives. 

verb
  • To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook 

  • To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry 

  • To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire. 

  • To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine. 

  • To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same. 

  • To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of 

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