Land Surveying Terms

verb to plan or scheme secretly

adjective having a plot or storyline

• The architect carefully plotted the layout of the new building.
• She plotted out her schedule for the week ahead.
• They plotted to sneak out of the house without their parents knowing.
• The author plotted a thrilling twist in the story that kept readers on the edge of their seats.

noun a four-sided polygon

adjective relating to or having four sides

• A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.
• Hey, did you know that a quadrilateral is just a fancy word for a four-sided shape?
• I aced that math test because I knew how to classify a quadrilateral.
• The team's strategy was like a quadrilateral, with each side representing a different aspect of the plan.

noun the act of examining and recording the features of a land area

verb the act of examining and recording the features of a land area

• The company hired a team of professionals for surveying the land before starting the construction project.
• My friend is surveying different colleges to decide where to apply.
• I'm surveying the scene before I make my move.
• She was surveying the room, taking in all the details before making her decision.