scope vs survey

scope

verb
  • To examine under a microscope. 

  • To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc. 

  • To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out. 

  • To define the scope of something. 

  • To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code. 

  • To observe a bird using a spotting scope. 

noun
  • The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part. 

  • A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target. 

  • The region of program source code in which a given identifier is meaningful, or a given object can be accessed. 

  • The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies. 

  • Any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc. 

  • The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain. 

  • Opportunity; broad range; degree of freedom. 

  • A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope. 

survey

verb
  • To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine. 

  • 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 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 

noun
  • 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. 

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

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

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

How often have the words scope and survey occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )