survey
/ˈsɜː.veɪ/(noun)
AWL Sublist 2CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
An investigation of the opinions, behavior, or experiences of a group of people.
Key Academic Collocations
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surveysurveyedsurveyingsurveytionsurveyive
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
formal alternative to surveyacademic termscholarly equivalentadvanced synonym
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Scholars and researchers frequently utilize survey when formulating theoretical frameworks in academic publications."
"In IELTS Writing Task 2, integrating terms like "survey" enhances lexical precision and strengthens analytical coherence."
"The data presented in the graph highlights how survey correlates with long-term socioeconomic indicators."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Sublist 2 core vocabulary. Excellent for demonstrating Lexical Resource precision in Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2.