Study
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To acquire knowledge on a subject through concentration on prepared learning materials.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A state of mental perplexity or worried thought. Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern. Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning. The act of studying; examination. A room in a house intended for reading and writing. An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
Example sentence: When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
Survey
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of surveying; a general view, as from above.A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of all the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality; as, a survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth's surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country.To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire.To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast.To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.
Example sentence: Our experience shows - and survey after survey reveals - institutions are run better, communities are healthier when women are involved in solving the challenges of our society. Equal representation does not just lead to good democracy: it is democracy.