Nearly every construction project or land deal begins with a survey.

It will begin with a brief survey of the corporate economy.

The project began with general surveys to determine the biggest problems.

The interviews were compared with similar surveys during the last two years.

I started, as I like to do, with a survey of the job to be done.

I finished up the search with a second survey, feeling dissatisfied.

Long after retirement he continued to give an annual lecture to the student body with a survey of current world events and issues.

Your article states that the survey of 205 individuals is "consistent with recent surveys."

They must also know the laws that deal with surveys, property, and contracts.

The project will begin with a survey of Himalayan languages.