Surveying is a process of collecting data and information about a certain area or topic. It involves INVESTIGATION, SCOUTING, SCANNING, INVESTIGATING, INSPECTING, EXPLORING, OBSERVING, and eyeing. INVESTIGATION is a 13 letter term which involves researching and analyzing data to gain an understanding of a certain topic. SCOUTING is an 8 letter term which involves searching for something or someone. SCANNING is also an 8 letter term which involves looking over something quickly to get an overall idea of what it is. INVESTIGATING is a 13 letter term which is similar to INVESTIGATION but involves more in-depth research. INSPECTING is a 10 letter term which involves closely examining something to make sure it meets certain standards. EXPLORING is a 9 letter term which involves discovering new things or places. OBSERVING is a 9 letter term which involves watching something to gain an understanding of it. Lastly, eyeing is a 5 letter term which involves looking at something with intent.