1. a person whose job is to measure and map areas of land
2. a person who examines buildings or structures to assess their condition
Usage: British

Examples

• The surveyor measured the property boundaries before construction began.
• We hired a surveyor to create an accurate map of our farmland.
• The surveyor used special equipment to determine the exact location of the property lines.
• A qualified surveyor inspected the house before we made an offer.
• The surveyor’s report revealed several structural problems with the building.
• Government surveyors mapped the entire region in the 1800s.