Definition

A person whose job is to measure and map land, often for construction or legal purposes.

Example

The surveyor marked the boundaries of the property before the construction began.

Conversation

I met a really interesting surveyor at the park yesterday.

Oh really? What did they say?

They told me about how they measure land for new buildings.

That sounds fascinating! I never knew it was such a detailed job.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Surveyor → It is formed from "sur-" (meaning over or above) and "veior" (from Latin "videre", meaning to see). The word "surveyor" refers to someone who sees or inspects land from above, typically for measurement or mapping purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'sees' ('videre') land 'from above' ('sur-') to measure or inspect it — that's what a surveyor does.

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