the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
"he studied surveying at college"
The science of accurately determining the position of points and the distances between them.
"The geographer spent all morning surveying the rugged terrain to map its exact boundaries."
In plain English: Surveying is measuring land to figure out its exact size and shape.
"The surveying of the land took several weeks because the terrain was so difficult to navigate."
Usage: Do not confuse this noun with the verb form, which refers to the act of measuring or examining something broadly; in professional contexts, distinguish it from "land surveying" when specifying the field's application.
present participle of survey
"The geologist spent the morning surveying the rugged terrain to map out potential excavation sites."
In plain English: Surveying means measuring land to find its exact boundaries and shape.
"She spent her morning surveying the damage from yesterday's storm."
The word comes from combining the verb "survey" with the suffix "-ing," which turns it into a noun describing the action of measuring or mapping land. This formation follows standard English grammar rules rather than borrowing directly from another language.