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walking survey
[ waw-king sur-vey ]
noun
- a systematic inspection of an area on foot in order to assess the state of something in that area, such as housing or infrastructure, or to search for something specific: Compare windshield survey ( def ).
A walking survey established that many of the sidewalks, parks, and businesses would be difficult for elderly or disabled people to navigate.
We fanned out and did a walking survey of the dig site, looking for anything of interest on the surface.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of walking survey1
First recorded in 1815–25
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