surveyor

English

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman surveour, from Old French sorveor. Surface etymology is survey + -or.

Noun

surveyor (plural surveyors)

  1. A person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
  2. (Britain) A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.
    Other costs associated with selling a home include surveyor's fees, legal fees, estate agent's commission, stamp duty and the VAT.

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