Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Surveyorship; survey.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun rare Survey; inspection.

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  • noun survey; inspection

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Examples

  • I believe its functions should be more clearly established as that of surveyance and, if you like, dealing with problems that exist in the world economy, addressing imbalances, addressing financial gaps in regulation, and these are some of the issues that it can actually deal with, with an independence.

    Interview Transcript: Gordon Brown 2009

  • You've got an international institution in a world that needs some form of global cooperation both to set standards, and to have early warning, and surveyance of the world economy.

    Interview Transcript: Gordon Brown 2009

  • Blenkiron's should have checked for hidden reserves, but found itself too busy; also, Battle Sun is surrounded by dust and gas, residue of a stillborn planetary system, which complicates surveyance.

    The Game Of Empire Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1985

  • The rest had a big chair and a surveyance a cold accumulation of nausea, and even more than that, they had a disappointment.

    Rooms 1914

  • The rest had a big chair and a surveyance a cold accumulation of nausea, and even more than that, they had a disappointment.

    Tender Buttons Objects—Food—Rooms Gertrude Stein 1910

  • Could one pursuit banks legally for lack of due diligence and fraudulent surveyance?

    BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition 2010

  • He did not lift his face from its brood­ing surveyance of Ward as he said: "Switch man.

    Behold the Stars Bulmer, Kenneth, 1921- 1965

  • "By working with a large number of preferred leading lenders in the industry, the deVere Group is able to assist its clients in finding the most suitable package that is right for them, at the same time as providing the relevant insurances, legal support, surveyance services and loan repayment advice via a single contact.

    unknown title 2009

  • "By working with a large number of preferred leading lenders in the industry, the deVere Group is able to assist its clients in finding the most suitable package that is right for them, at the same time as providing the relevant insurances, legal support, surveyance services and loan repayment advice via a single contact.

    unknown title 2009

  • "By working with a large number of preferred leading lenders in the industry, the deVere Group is able to assist its clients in finding the most suitable package that is right for them, at the same time as providing the relevant insurances, legal support, surveyance services and loan repayment advice via a single contact.

    unknown title 2009

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