Definition of surveyor Surveyor

/sɚvejˈɚ/ - [serveyer] - sur•vey•or

We found 9 definitions of surveyor from 4 different sources.

What does surveyor mean?

Noun Plural: surveyors
surveyor - an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
		applied scientist, technologist, engineer a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
		lineman (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
surveyor - someone who conducts a statistical survey
		actuary, statistician someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)

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surveyor (Noun)
A person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.

surveyor (n.)
One placed to superintend others; an overseer; an inspector.
surveyor (n.)
One who views and examines for the purpose of ascertaining the condition, quantity, or quality of anything; as, a surveyor of highways, ordnance, etc.
surveyor (n.)
One who surveys or measures land; one who practices the art of surveying.
surveyor (n.)
An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty; a gauger.
surveyor (n.)
In the United States, an officer whose duties include the various measures to be taken for ascertaining the quantity, condition, and value of merchandise brought into a port.