01 n. One placed to superintend others; an overseer; an inspector.
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1.
One placed to superintend others; an overseer; an inspector.“Were 't not madness then, To make the fox surveyor of the fold?” — Shak.
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2.
One who views and examines for the purpose of ascertaining the condition, quantity, or quality of anything; as, a surveyor of highways, ordnance, etc.
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3.
One who surveys or measures land; one who practices the art of surveying.
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4.
An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty; a gauger.(Customs)
Phrases & compounds
Surveyor general —
A principal surveyor; as, the surveyor general of the king's manors, or of woods and parks.
Surveyor's compass —
See Circumferentor.
Surveyor's level —
See under Level.