Meaning & use

surveyor

noun·Academic

A person whose job is to measure and map land, buildings, or property boundaries.

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The surveyor marked the corners of the plot before construction began.

A surveyor inspected the roof and foundation before the house sale closed.

A note on using this word

In real estate, a "surveyor" checks land boundaries, while a home "inspector" is a related but distinct role that checks a building's condition.

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