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tally | survey |

As nouns the difference between tally and survey

is that tally is originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; while survey is the act of surveying; a general view, as from above.

As verbs the difference between tally and survey

is that tally is to count something while survey is 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.

As an adjective tally

is (label) used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes).

As an interjection tally

is target sighted.

As an adverb tally

is (obsolete) in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

tally

English

Etymology 1

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (label) Used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes).
    • Up and over to victory! Tally ho!

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Target sighted.
    • ''(Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.”
    (Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tally .

    Usage notes

    In aviation radio usage, more common than original (m). In civilian aviation usage, the official term for “traffic sighted” is “traffic in sight”.Federal Aviation Administration: Pilot/Controller Glossary (P/CG)], [https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg/T.HTM T (Traffic)

    Synonyms

    * (target sighted) (l)

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) tallie, from (etyl)

    Noun

    (tallies)
  • Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number;
  • Later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
  • Hence, any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.
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  • One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
  • * Dryden
    • They were framed the tallies for each other.
  • A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game.
  • A tally shop.

    • Verb

  • To count something.
  • To record something by making marks.
  • To make things correspond or agree with each other.
  • * Alexander Pope
    • They are not so well tallied to the present juncture.
  • To keep score.
  • To correspond or agree.
  • * Addison
    • I found pieces of tiles that exactly tallied with the channel.
  • * Walpole
    • Your idea tallies exactly with mine.
  • (nautical) To check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard.

    • Etymology 3

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (obsolete) In a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.
    • (Beaumont and Fletcher)

    References

    survey

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia survey) (en noun)
  • The act of surveying; a general view, as from above.
  • * (and other bibliographic particulars) (John Denham)
    • Under his proud survey the city lies.
  • A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
    • A survey''' of the stores of a ship; a '''survey''' of roads and bridges; a '''survey of buildings.
  • An examination of the opinions of a group of people.
    • The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.
  • A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group the people.
    • I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.
  • The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the earth's surface.
  • A measured plan and description of any portion of country.
    • The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys .

    Synonyms

    * (act of surveying) prospect, surveil * (particular view) review

    Derived terms

    * trigonometric survey

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • 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.
  • * (and other bibliographic particulars) (John Milton)
    • Round he surveys and well might, where he stood, So high above.
  • To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.
  • * (and other bibliographic particulars) (John Dryden)
    • With such altered looks, . . . All pale and speechless, he surveyed me round.
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * surveying * surveyal * surveyance * surveyee * surveyor