Observe vs. Survey — What's the Difference?

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant

To look over the parts, features, or contents of; view broadly

Make a remark

To look at or examine carefully and appraise

Fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation)

The act of surveying; a general view.

To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice

A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

To watch attentively

The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.

To make a systematic or scientific observation of

A measured plan and description of any portion of country.

To say casually; remark

An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

To adhere to or abide by; comply with

A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.

To act in acknowledgment of (a holiday, for example); keep or celebrate

(historical) An auction at which a farm is let for a lease for lives.

To maintain (silence or a period of silence), as out of respect for someone who has died.

(US) A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.

To take notice

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

To say something; make a comment or remark

To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

To watch or be present without participating actively

To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

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

(transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).

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.

(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence); to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.

(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

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.

(archaic) An observation remark, comment or judgement.

To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.

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 be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to notice; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army; to observe an accident.

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 measurments, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast.

To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.

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.

To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.

The act of surveying; a general view, as from above.

To make a remark; to comment; to make an observation{3}; - generally with on or upon.

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.

Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;

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.

Make mention of;

A detailed critical inspection

Observe with care or pay close attention to;

Short descriptive summary (of events)

Watch attentively;

The act of looking or seeing or observing;

Show respect towards;

Consider in a comprehensive way;

Celebrate, as of holidays or rites;

Look over in a comprehensively, inspect;

Follow with the eyes or the mind;

Keep under surveillance;

Observe correctly or closely;

Hold a review (of troops)

Conform one's action or practice to;

Make a survey of; for statistical purposes

Plot a map of (land)