a person whose job is to examine and record the details of a piece of land （土地）测量员，勘测员
() (NAmEinˈspector) a person whose job is to examine a building to make sure it is in good condition, usually done for sb who is thinking of buying it （建筑物）鉴定人◆a surveyor's report 检验报告◆A number of chartered surveyors reported a rise in the number of people planning to move house. 一些特许测量师报告称，计划搬家的人数有所增加。
() an official whose job is to check that sth is accurate, of good quality, etc. 检验员；检验官◆the surveyor of public works 公共工程检验官