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Overseer vs Surveyor - What's the difference?

overseer | surveyor |

As nouns the difference between overseer and surveyor

is that overseer is one who oversees or supervises. A supervisor while surveyor is a person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.

overseer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who oversees or supervises. A supervisor.
  • Synonyms

    : administrator – n. : foreman – n. : chief, head – n., head man : controller OR comptroller – n. : organizer – n. : superintendent – n. : supervisor – n. : curator - n.

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    surveyor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * surveyour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
  • (label) A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.
  • Other costs associated with selling a home include surveyor's fees, legal fees, estate agent's commission, stamp duty and the VAT.