Synonyms for Survey (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (short descriptive summary (of events)):
resume, sketch, resume
WordNet sense 2 (keep under surveillance):
follow, surveil
WordNet sense 3 (the act of looking or seeing or observing):
sight, view
WordNet sense 4 (hold a review (of troops)):
review, review, go over
WordNet sense 5 (consider in a comprehensive way):
appraise
WordNet sense 6 (a detailed critical inspection):
study
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